Peñagolosa (1814)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Penyagolosa
Central coordinates: Latitude: 40.2500, Longitude: -0.4167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 420 to 1814
Area of KBA (km2): 692.95119
Protected area coverage (%): 65.22
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A group of limestone mountains crossed by deep valleys and with many cliffs. Predominantly covered by Pinus forests with some areas dominated by Quercus. There are also extensive areas of Mediterranean scrub. The main human activities are forestry and livestock-farming.
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 (15%) | forestry (55%) | hunting (60%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 7 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 11 | |
| Forest | 54 | |
| Grassland | 7 | |
| Shrubland | 21 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The most important threats are forestry operations and infrastructural developments for visitors.