Lake Pamvotida (Ioannina) (1165)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Limni Pamvotida (Ioanninon)
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.6667, Longitude: 20.8833
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 470 to 700
Area of KBA (km2): 29.87299
Protected area coverage (%): 99.34
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A large freshwater lake with extensive 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: This is an important site for wintering ducks (Anatidae) and breeding species associated with reedbeds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Phalacrocorax pygmeus (wintering), Aythya nyroca (breeding).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (5%) | fisheries/aquaculture (90%) | urban/industrial/transport (5%) | water management (90%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 90 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 10 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats come from agricultural intensification and building around the lake.