Malpica island (River Tagus) (1952)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Malpica - Río Tajo
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.9167, Longitude: -4.5667
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 390 to 390
Area of KBA (km2): 3.24818
Protected area coverage (%): 12.22
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A small island in the River Tajo dominated by Tamarix and Populus riverine forest.
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 a very important site for breeding herons.
Habitats
Land use: not utilised (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 74 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 26 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from disturbance from tourists and from seasonal fluctuations in water-levels.