Coastal cliffs between isles of Malgrats and Cala Figuera (1892)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1c, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Acantilados costeros entre las Islas Malgrats y Cala Figuera
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.5000, Longitude: 2.5000
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 64
Area of KBA (km2): 8.08165
Protected area coverage (%): 90.22
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Limestone cliffs and several rocky islets in south-eastern Mallorca.
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: An important area for breeding seabirds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Larus audouinii (resident).
Habitats
Land use: military (80%) | tourism/recreation (10%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 20 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 50 | |
| Forest | 30 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Disturbance from anglers has caused the abandonment of a Larus audouinii colony. Rats are a major threat to the breeding seabirds. L. cachinnans is culled annually. The IBA overlaps with Natural Area of Special Interest (Cap de Cala Figuera).