Alcudia valley and mountain range (1712)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1c, B1, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2018
National site name: Valle y Sierra de Alcudia
Central coordinates: Latitude: 38.6667, Longitude: -4.5000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 400 to 1323
Area of KBA (km2): 2197.12359
Protected area coverage (%): 65.68
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The site consists of a wide valley dominated by pastures, some dehesas and a mountainous area with cliffs, scrub and maquis. Human activities include agriculture, livestock-grazing, lead mining and game 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 upland birds, particularly raptors, and steppic species.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (26%) | forestry | hunting (26%) | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 26 | |
| Grassland | 26 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 7 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 7 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 7 | |
| Shrubland | 26 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from agricultural intensification and overgrazing.