Mount Kryoneritis, Crete (1100)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Oros Kryoneritis Kritis
Central coordinates: Latitude: 35.2333, Longitude: 24.3500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 300 to 1300
Area of KBA (km2): 143.34391
Protected area coverage (%): 76.78
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A rugged mountain covered with phrygana and rocky sites. The main human activity is livestock-farming.
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 raptors and species occurring in scrub.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (70%) | not utilised (30%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 36 | |
| Shrubland | 64 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is from the high grazing pressure and anthropogenic fires. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.