Cuilco (20359)
Guatemala, Central America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, A1d, A1e, B1
Year of last assessment: 2023
National site name: Cuilco
Central coordinates: Latitude: 15.7000, Longitude: -91.9000
System: terrestrial, freshwater
Area of KBA (km2): 1263.92098
Protected area coverage (%): 0.19
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: This site includes the Cuilco Mountains and the valley west of the city of Nenton, which is the southern limit of the central valley of Chiapas, Mexico. Natural habitat is threatened by an advancing agricultural border and forest fires.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site contains the entire known population of Dendrotriton rabbi. The Pink-headed Warbler (Ergaticus versicolor), Highland Guan (Penelopina nigra), Amethyst-throated Hummingbird (Lampornis amethystinus), Garnet-throated Hummingbird (Lamprolaima rhami), Rufous-browed Wren (Troglodytes rufociliatus) and Black Thrush (Turdus infuscatus) meet KBA criteria for threatened and/or range restricted species. An additional 23 species of birds meet legacy KBA criteria and are in need of reassessment against the Global Standard.
Manageability of the site: Site was validated as an IBA/KBA in 2008 by BirdLife Partners. A rationale on manageability is not available.
Delineation rationale: Site was validated as an IBA/KBA in 2008 by BirdLife Partners. A rationale on manageability is not available.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 16 | |
| Shrubland | 37 | |
| Grassland | 16 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 1 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 31 |