Strofades islets (1058)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Nisides Strofades
Central coordinates: Latitude: 37.2500, Longitude: 21.0000
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 22
Area of KBA (km2): 116.26315
Protected area coverage (%): 99.87
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Two small rocky islands vegetated with sparse 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: This is an important area for breeding seabirds and passage migrants. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (passage), Aquila clanga (passage), Falco naumanni (passage), Larus audouinii (passage).
Delineation rationale: 2012-12-17 (BL Secretariat): site area updated from 220 ha to 11626 ha after addition of seaward extension to the site in October 2012 for the Marine eAtlas.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (50%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 5 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 15 | |
| Marine Neritic | 10 | |
| Shrubland | 70 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats include hunting, despite its being prohibited, introduced rats Rattus, disturbance and fires. The area is a candidate SAC.