Lago Lagunillas (14674)
Peru, South America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2015
National site name: Lago Lagunillas
Central coordinates: Latitude: -15.7333, Longitude: -70.7333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 4160 to 4160
Area of KBA (km2): 49.17693
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: El lago Lagunillas está ubicado en el departamento de Puno, provincia de San Román. Se trata de una laguna altoandina con una profundidad máxima de 47,6 m, rodeada de pajonal de puna. No se dispone de información sobre proyectos realizados en la zona.
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. KBA identified in the CEPF Ecosystem Profile of the Tropical Andes Hotspot (2015). Taxonomy, nomenclature and threat status follow the 2013 IUCN Red List.
Additional biodiversity: Se han registrado 25 especies en el sitio. Posiblemente exiten congregaciones importantes de aves acuáticas. Non-bird biodiversity: No se conoce de información sobre otra fauna y flora amenazadas.
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: No existen amenazas identificadas.
Additional information
References: SARMIENTO, J. Y BARRERA, S. (2003)