Canyons on the middle section of the Cabriel river (1702)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, B1
Year of last assessment: 2018
National site name: Hoces del Cabriel Medio
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.8333, Longitude: -1.6667
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 800 to 1120
Area of KBA (km2): 673.5043
Protected area coverage (%): 46.50
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Vegetation comprises Pinus, Quercus and Juniperus woodland, scrub and grassland.
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 (26%) | hunting (26%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 22 | |
| Forest | 26 | |
| Shrubland | 26 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 26 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is from increasing recreational use of the river.