Turia canyon and Los Serranos (1816)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1b
Year of last assessment: 2018
National site name: Hoces del Turia y Los Serranos
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.7500, Longitude: -1.0000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 400 to 1551
Area of KBA (km2): 1490.18986
Protected area coverage (%): 78.43
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous area with large Pinus forests and areas of scrub. The main human activities are forestry, hunting and arable cultivation.
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: An important site for raptors characteristic of Mediterranean habitats.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (15%) | forestry (65%) | hunting (90%) | tourism/recreation | water management
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 20 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 20 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 17 | |
| Forest | 33 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 10 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from forestry activities and visitor pressure.