Lake Amvrakia (1158)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Limni Amvrakia
Central coordinates: Latitude: 38.7500, Longitude: 21.1833
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 16 to 16
Area of KBA (km2): 20.33268
Protected area coverage (%): 97.29
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A deep oligotrophic lake with steep western shores. The northern part is shallow with small reedbeds (Phragmites).
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 site is important for wintering ducks and geese.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | fisheries/aquaculture | water management
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is drainage and the over-abstraction of surface water (`Other' threats). There are plans to construct a road on the lake shore. The area is a candidate SAC.