Venetiko islet, Chios (1150)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Nisida Venetiko Chiou
Central coordinates: Latitude: 38.1333, Longitude: 26.0167
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 50
Area of KBA (km2): 0.02884
Protected area coverage (%): 71.88
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A rocky islet south of Chios.
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 species of coastal cliffs.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is hunting and nest destruction of Falco eleonorae. Visitors also cause some disturbance.