Espadán mountain range (1815)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, B1
Year of last assessment: 2018
National site name: Sierra de Espadán
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.8333, Longitude: -0.3333
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 400 to 1106
Area of KBA (km2): 645.39123
Protected area coverage (%): 98.56
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous area covered by Pinus forest, Mediterranean scrub and olive- and almond-groves. The main human activities are forestry, livestock-farming and hunting.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: This is an important site for breeding raptors.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (15%) | forestry (12%) | hunting (80%) | urban/industrial/transport (5%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 7 | |
| Grassland | 15 | |
| Shrubland | 22 | |
| Forest | 44 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 11 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from fires and hunting.