Domitila (20434)
Nicaragua, Central America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2007
National site name: Domitila
Central coordinates: Latitude: 11.7183, Longitude: -85.9433
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 40 to 80
Area of KBA (km2): 19.15954
Protected area coverage (%): 1.92
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: La Reserva Silvestre Privada de Domitila se dedica a conservar la fauna y flora de uno de los antiguos remanentes del bosque tropical seco en la costa pacífica de América Central. Las facilidades y el programa de actividades se diseñan para ofrecer ecoturismo de bajo-impacto, investigación científica, educación ambiental, y también para promover el desarrollo sustentable de comunidades alrededor de la reserva.
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
Land use: nature conservation and research (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 36 | |
| Shrubland | 14 | |
| Forest | 41 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 9 |
Additional information
References: http://www.domitila.org/