Kvernaki Ridge (18575)
Georgia, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Kvernakis Kedi
Central coordinates: Latitude: 41.9833, Longitude: 44.3167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 400 to 900
Area of KBA (km2): 129.87928
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas) KBA identified in the CEPF Ecosystem Profile of the Caucasus Hotspot (2003, updated 2004). Taxonomy, nomenclature and threat category follow the 2002 IUCN Red List.