Antequera mountain range-El Chorro (1874)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Sierras de Antequera - El Chorro
Central coordinates: Latitude: 36.9167, Longitude: -4.5833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 275 to 1637
Area of KBA (km2): 237.51028
Protected area coverage (%): 56.29
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A low mountain range to the north of Málaga. The IBA has been largely deforested, with some patches of Quercus and Pinus woodland. The slopes are heavily cultivated with perennial crops. Remaining areas are dominated by scrub.
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 area for cliff-nesting raptors.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (26%) | hunting | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 26 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 26 | |
| Forest | 22 | |
| Shrubland | 26 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from the high hunting pressure and the use of poison (`Other' threats, below), powerlines and tourism development.