Carite (19654)
Puerto Rico (to USA), Caribbean
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1e, B1
Year of last assessment: 2023
National site name: Carite
Central coordinates: Latitude: 18.0943, Longitude: -66.0621
System: terrestrial, freshwater
Area of KBA (km2): 60.00183
Protected area coverage (%): 45.26
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Carite is located in the central eastern area of Puerto Rico in the municipalities of Caguas, San Lorenzo, Yabucoa, Patillas, Cayey and Guayama. The main threats to this site are habitat loss, invasive species, infrastructure development in surrounding areas, and human disturbance.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site contains the last known location where Eleutherodactylus jasperi was observed. Four amphibians meet A1a/B1/B2 and an additional four amphibians, 17 birds and four plants meet legacy KBA criteria.
Manageability of the site: This site was identified as an IBA/KBA in 2007 by BirdLife partners. A manageability rationale is not available at this time.
Delineation rationale: This site was identified as an IBA/KBA in 2007 by BirdLife partners. A delineation rationale is not available at this time.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Introduced Vegetation | 50 | |
| Forest | 50 |