Mount Erymanthos (1122)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Oros Erymanthos
Central coordinates: Latitude: 37.9500, Longitude: 21.8500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 500 to 2221
Area of KBA (km2): 385.68216
Protected area coverage (%): 98.74
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A rugged limestone mountain with many inaccessible rocky slopes. Limited fir Abies forests cover the northern and southern parts of the site. The human presence is low and the main activity is stock-raising.
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 raptors and alpine species.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | not utilised
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 33 | |
| Forest | 33 | |
| Shrubland | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is illegal hunting. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.