Tembleque-La Guardia plains (1709)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1b, A1c, A1d, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Llanos de Tembleque - La Guardia
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.6667, Longitude: -3.5000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 700 to 877
Area of KBA (km2): 1307.60478
Protected area coverage (%): 45.35
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A cultivated area with seasonal saline lagoons.
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 area for breeding steppic species.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (95%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 86 | |
| Shrubland | 5 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 5 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is from illegal hunting.