Serra de Monchique (19686)
Portugal, Europe
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actinopterygii | Squalius aradensis | Arade chub | VU | 2019 | A1b, B1 |
| Actinopterygii | Iberochondrostoma almacai | Algarve nase | CR | 2019 | B1, A1a |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Lullula arborea | Wood Lark | LC | 2002 | |
| Aves | Bubo bubo | Eurasian Eagle-owl | LC | 2002 | |
| Aves | Circaetus gallicus | Short-toed Snake-eagle | LC | 2002 | |
| Aves | Sylvia undata | Dartford Warbler | LC | 2002 | |
| Aves | Aquila fasciatus | Bonelli's Eagle | LC | 2002 | |
| Aves | Galerida theklae | Thekla Lark | LC | 2002 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Serra de Monchique. Extracted from the World Database of Key Biodiversity Areas. Developed by the Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership: BirdLife International, IUCN, American Bird Conservancy, Amphibian Survival Alliance, Conservation International, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, Global Environment Facility, Re:wild, NatureServe, Rainforest Trust, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, World Wildlife Fund and Wildlife Conservation Society. Downloaded from https://keybiodiversityareas.org/ on Dec 18, 2025.