Montejo de la Vega-Riaza canyon (1685)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Montejo de la Vega - Hoces del Riaza
Central coordinates: Latitude: 41.5333, Longitude: -3.5833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 864 to 1166
Area of KBA (km2): 84.69388
Protected area coverage (%): 75.65
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A limestone canyon with Populus plantations, small woods of Quercus and Juniperus, open scrub, grassland and cultivation.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Additional biodiversity: This is an important area for cliff-nesting raptors.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | nature conservation and research (26%) | water management
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 26 | |
| Grassland | 11 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 26 | |
| Shrubland | 11 | |
| Forest | 26 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from overhead powerlines and high visitor numbers.