Isle of Conejera and islets of Bledes and Espartar (Ibiza) (1928)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1c, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Isla Conejera e Islotes de Bledes y Espartar
Central coordinates: Latitude: 38.9833, Longitude: 1.2000
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 74
Area of KBA (km2): 1.52084
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A group of islets to the west of Ibiza. The largest island, Conejera, has cliffs and is dominated by Juniperus scrub. There are no permanent inhabitants but there are many visitors during the summer. The rest of the islets are rocky with sparse scrub cover.
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.
Habitats
Land use: hunting (10%) | military (10%) | not utilised (90%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 50 | |
| Caves & Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic) | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from disturbance of Larus audouinii by rabbit hunters, military activities and tourists, hunting, and the collection of Puffinus yelkouan chicks for food. Larus cachinnans colonies are culled annually. The IBA overlaps with a Natural Area of Special Interest (Isoltes de Ibiza y Formentera).
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential & commercial development | Tourism & recreation areas | Only in the future |