Mount Mavrovouni, Larisa (1032)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Oros Mavrovouni Larisas
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.5833, Longitude: 22.8167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 100 to 1054
Area of KBA (km2): 157.07373
Protected area coverage (%): 99.58
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountain between the Thessalian plain and Aegean Sea. The north-east facing slopes are well forested, whilst the south-western slopes are dominated by scrub.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Additional biodiversity: The site is important for its resident raptors and forest species. Breeding birds include nine of the 21 species that are restricted in Europe to the Mediterranean biome (when breeding). Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aquila clanga (wintering), Aquila heliaca (non-breeding).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (40%) | forestry (50%) | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 50 | |
| Grassland | 5 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 5 | |
| Shrubland | 35 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from infrastructure developments and more intensive forest management. The area is a candidate SAC.