Fausilla mountains (1908)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Sierra de Fausilla
Central coordinates: Latitude: 37.5833, Longitude: -0.8333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 368
Area of KBA (km2): 11.62976
Protected area coverage (%): 69.83
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An area of coastal hills with dry scrub and rocky areas.
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 site for species associated with Mediterranean scrub.
Habitats
Land use: hunting | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 49 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 25 | |
| Desert | 26 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The expansion of an industrial area within the site is the main threat.