Malpartida de Cáceres-Arroyo de la Luz (1733)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1d
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Malpartida de Cáceres - Arroyo de la Luz
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.4167, Longitude: -6.5000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 350 to 515
Area of KBA (km2): 439.8132
Protected area coverage (%): 4.07
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A wide, undulating plain with granite hillocks and numerous ponds. There is a mosaic of dehesas, grasslands and arable cultivation, with some patches of Pinus woodland. The area is extensively grazed by sheep.
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 species associated with steppe habitats. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Falco naumanni (20 breeding pairs).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 26 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 16 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 16 | |
| Shrubland | 16 | |
| Forest | 26 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Agricultural intensification, particularly using irrigation, urban development and road-building are the main threats.