Prelittoral mountain ranges of Granada (1876)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Sierras prelitorales de Granada
Central coordinates: Latitude: 36.8333, Longitude: -3.6667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 800 to 2065
Area of KBA (km2): 1209.23718
Protected area coverage (%): 38.84
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountain range along the Mediterranean coast of the provinces of Granada and Malaga. The vegetation comprises sclerophyllous scrub, dry grassland, Pinus plantations and patches of Quercus woodland. The main human activities are hunting and livestock-grazing.
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 breeding raptors, particularly Hieraaetus fasciatus. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aquila adalberti (resident).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (26%) | hunting
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 26 | |
| Forest | 16 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 16 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 26 | |
| Grassland | 16 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is from disturbance from visitors, particularly of Hieraaetus fasciatus.