Mount Taygetos (1060)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Oros Taygetos
Central coordinates: Latitude: 36.9667, Longitude: 22.3167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 150 to 2407
Area of KBA (km2): 798.30615
Protected area coverage (%): 71.54
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous area with Pinus and Abies forests, treeline ecotone habitat and maquis.
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 site for breeding raptors and species associated with open montane habitats. Breeding birds include seven of the 21 species in Europe that are restricted (when breeding) to the Mediterranean biome.
Habitats
Land use: forestry | tourism/recreation | water management
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 14 | |
| Shrubland | 29 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 5 | |
| Forest | 52 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The major threats are from forest fires and the subsequent erosion and overgrazing. Expansion of the road network and quarrying are additional threats. The introduction of Alectoris chukar is a potential threat to the Alectoris graeca population. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.