Conde, Chinche and Honda lakes (1967)
Spain, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1c
Year of last assessment: 2011
National site name: Lagunas de Conde, Chinche y Honda
Central coordinates: Latitude: 37.5833, Longitude: -4.2000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 450 to 450
Area of KBA (km2): 7.04076
Protected area coverage (%): 61.99
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Three small brackish lakes along the River Guadajoz. They are surrounded by a belt of Tamarix scrub and reedbed (Phragmites).
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 waterbirds, particularly Oxyura leucocephala.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The lakes are threatened by sedimentation as a result of ploughing of surrounding land. Disturbance is caused by hunters and visitors.