Rodopos peninsula, Crete (1067)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Chersonisos Rodopou Kritis
Central coordinates: Latitude: 35.6000, Longitude: 23.7500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 750
Area of KBA (km2): 70.41338
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A rocky peninsula covered with phrygana and other low 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 area is important for passage migrants and breeding raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (wintering).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (90%) | tourism/recreation (5%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 5 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 10 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 10 | |
| Shrubland | 70 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is from hunting. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.