Islets Vedrá and Vedranell (1879)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1c, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Islotes de Vedrá y Vedranell
Central coordinates: Latitude: 38.8667, Longitude: 1.2333
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 381
Area of KBA (km2): 0.82331
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Two rocky, limestone islets close to the south-western coast of Ibiza.
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 breeding seabirds and coastal raptors. Puffinus yelkouan probably no longer breeds. Larus audouinii is an occasional breeder. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Larus audouinii (25 resident pairs).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from disturbance from tourism in the summer, predation by Larus cachinnans (`Other' threats, above) and problems caused by introduced mammals, particularly rabbits and goats. A proposal exists to declare the site a Natural Reserve. A recovery plan for Puffinus yelkouan has been carried out by the Balearic Government. L. cachinnans is culled annually. The IBA overlaps with a Natural Area of Special Interest (Cap Llentrisca-Sa Talaia de Sant Josep).