River Mundo and river Segura canyons (1704)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a
Year of last assessment: 2019
National site name: Hoces del Río Mundo y del Río Segura
Central coordinates: Latitude: 38.5000, Longitude: -2.0000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 500 to 1700
Area of KBA (km2): 844.68934
Protected area coverage (%): 77.21
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Two river valleys with well conserved riverine forest and also Pinus forest with some areas of scrub. The main human activities are livestock-farming, forestry, tourism 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: The site is important for forest- and cliff-nesting raptors.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (35%) | forestry (20%) | hunting (50%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 24 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 10 | |
| Forest | 24 | |
| Shrubland | 10 | |
| Grassland | 10 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 24 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from increasing tourism, the development of the transport infrastructure, illegal hunting and poisoning, and forest fires.