Karpathian sea islets (1174)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Nisides Karpathiou Pelagous
Central coordinates: Latitude: 35.9167, Longitude: 26.5000
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 126
Area of KBA (km2): 3.56945
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A remote group of rocky islets west of Karpathos.
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 site is important for breeding seabirds and for raptors associated with coastal cliffs. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Larus audouinii (10 breeding pairs).
Habitats
Land use: fisheries/aquaculture
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 25 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 50 | |
| Marine Neritic | 25 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Rats have been introduced. The area is a candidate SAC.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases | Named species | Ongoing |
| Energy production & mining | Renewable energy | Only in the future | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Work & other activities | Only in the future |