Rivers Cabriel and Júcar canyons (1817)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1b, B1
Year of last assessment: 2018
National site name: Hoces del Cabriel y del Júcar
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.3333, Longitude: -1.1333
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 200 to 1108
Area of KBA (km2): 2260.56732
Protected area coverage (%): 87.05
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountainous area crossed by the valleys of the Rivers Cabriel and Júcar, with Pinus forest and scrub.
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 cliff-nesting raptors and species characteristic of Mediterranean woodland and scrub.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (25%) | forestry (50%) | hunting (80%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 17 | |
| Grassland | 13 | |
| Shrubland | 20 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 3 | |
| Forest | 47 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from intensive forest management and fires.