Mikres Kyklades island complex (1159)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, A1d, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Mikres Kyklades
Central coordinates: Latitude: 36.9000, Longitude: 25.5667
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 418
Area of KBA (km2): 57.79861
Protected area coverage (%): 99.66
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A complex of small islands and islets east of Naxos. The majority are covered with maquis and phrygana. Human activities include fishing, stock-raising, tourism and hunting.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: This is an important site for breeding seabirds and raptors associated with coastal cliffs. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Larus audouinii.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (60%) | fisheries/aquaculture (5%) | not utilised (20%) | tourism/recreation (10%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 70 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 5 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 10 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from tourism developments and introduced rats and cats. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.