Cuenca mountain ranges (1701)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, A1c
Year of last assessment: 2019
National site name: Serranía de Cuenca
Central coordinates: Latitude: 40.4167, Longitude: -2.0000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1200 to 1864
Area of KBA (km2): 1010.88844
Protected area coverage (%): 94.04
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Flat-topped mountains to the north of Cuenca. The landscape is dominated by cliffs and gorges and the vegetation cover is almost completely Pinus forest. The main human activities are forestry, livestock-farming 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 cliff-nesting raptors.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | forestry (10%) | hunting (26%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 20 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 20 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 5 | |
| Forest | 55 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: No serious threats known at the site.