Montes Universales-Albarracín mountain range (1807)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Montes Universales - Sierra de Albarracín
Central coordinates: Latitude: 40.4167, Longitude: -1.6667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1100 to 1900
Area of KBA (km2): 788.21917
Protected area coverage (%): 55.91
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous area with large Pinus woodlands. There are also areas of maquis, scrub, and sheep-grazed dry grassland.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Additional biodiversity: This is an important site for breeding raptors
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (26%) | forestry (26%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 19 | |
| Forest | 26 | |
| Grassland | 19 | |
| Shrubland | 19 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 19 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Some threat is posed by tourism and logging.