Santo Domingo-Riglos-Gratal (1778)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1c
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Santo Domingo - Riglos - Gratal
Central coordinates: Latitude: 42.4167, Longitude: -0.6667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 800 to 1595
Area of KBA (km2): 482.37461
Protected area coverage (%): 61.75
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous area on the southern edge of the Pyrenees. The vegetation includes maquis, Pinus plantations, and extensive scrub and grassland areas. The main human activities are forestry, livestock-farming and recreation.
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 raptors.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (26%) | forestry | hunting | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 26 | |
| Grassland | 11 | |
| Forest | 26 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 11 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 26 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Threats are from intensive forest management, particularly the construction of new tracks, disturbance caused by climbers, particularly of nesting raptors, and a plan to build a dam at Biscarrués.