Strait of Gibraltar (18)
Gibraltar (to UK), Europe
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Puffinus mauretanicus | Balearic Shearwater | CR | 2007 | A1a, A1c, B1, D1a |
| Aves | Larus audouinii | Audouin's Gull | NT | 2007 | D1a |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Fratercula arctica | Atlantic Puffin | LC | 2007 | |
| Aves | Larus cachinnans | NR | 2007 | | |
| Aves | Larus fuscus | Lesser Black-backed Gull | LC | 2007 | |
| Aves | Calonectris diomedea | Cory's Shearwater | LC | 2007 | |
| Aves | Alca torda | Razorbill | LC | 2007 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2026) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Strait of Gibraltar. Extracted from the World Database of Key Biodiversity Areas. Developed by the Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership: BirdLife International, IUCN, American Bird Conservancy, Amphibian Survival Alliance, Conservation International, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, Global Environment Facility, Re:wild, NatureServe, Rainforest Trust, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, World Wildlife Fund and Wildlife Conservation Society. Downloaded from https://keybiodiversityareas.org/ on Jan 17, 2026.