Turbón-Espés-Sis (1781)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Turbón - Espés - Sis
Central coordinates: Latitude: 42.4167, Longitude: 0.5833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 800 to 2492
Area of KBA (km2): 453.16008
Protected area coverage (%): 56.41
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous area with cliffs and gorges, extensive Pinus forests, scrub and grasslands.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Additional biodiversity: An important site for forest species and for resident Gypaetus barbatus.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (26%) | forestry
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 24 | |
| Forest | 24 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 26 | |
| Shrubland | 26 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: No serious threats known at the site.