Cahuita, Gandoca-Manzanillo and Migratory Bird Corridor (20418)
Costa Rica, Central America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2007
National site name: Cahuita, Gandoca-Manzanillo y corredor para aves migratorias
Central coordinates: Latitude: 9.7582, Longitude: -82.8712
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 418.34028
Protected area coverage (%): 81.73
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 100 |