Cedillo reservoir (1735)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1c, A1d
Year of last assessment: 2018
National site name: Embalse de Cedillo - Tajo Internacional
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.6667, Longitude: -7.3333
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 220 to 372
Area of KBA (km2): 635.29843
Protected area coverage (%): 56.33
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A reservoir on the River Tajo with steep banks and occasional cliffs. The surrounding vegetation comprises Mediterranean scrub, Quercus woodland, dehesas, and some olive-groves. The main human activities are livestock-farming 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: This is an important area for cliff-nesting species, particularly raptors and storks, and steppic species.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (26%) | hunting | water management
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 19 | |
| Forest | 26 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 19 | |
| Grassland | 19 | |
| Shrubland | 19 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: There is some disturbance to breeding species by anglers and boats.