River Martín canyons and Arcos mountain range (1805)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Cañones del Río Martín y Sierra de Arcos
Central coordinates: Latitude: 40.9167, Longitude: -0.7500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 400 to 1237
Area of KBA (km2): 435.70868
Protected area coverage (%): 75.01
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Limestone cliffs along the River Martín in the northern foothills of the Sistema Ibérico. The vegetation is composed of Mediterranean scrub, maquis, xerophytic grasslands and a few Pinus woodlands.
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: This is an important site for cliff-nesting raptors.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (26%) | hunting | not utilised
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 48 | |
| Shrubland | 26 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 26 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Threats include the illegal use of poisoned baits, birds colliding with powerlines and rubbish-dumping in the river.