Prinzapolka/Alamikamba Rivers (20451)
Nicaragua, Central America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2007
National site name: Ríos Prinzapolka/Alamikamba
Central coordinates: Latitude: 13.4332, Longitude: -83.9125
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 80
Area of KBA (km2): 441.68441
Protected area coverage (%): 20.66
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Esta zona contiene diferentes hábitats naturales o ecosistemas, como la sabana de pinos, el bosque trópico húmedo latifoliado (la llamada ‘pluvioselva’), bambuzales, pantanos, lagunas, ríos, etc.
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: No existen estudios recientes.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | nature conservation and research
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | |
| Forest | 55 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 44 |
Additional information
References: Kjeldsen, J. P. Aves del Municipio Río Prinzapolka, un inventario de base, Manuscrito para la revista Wani de CIDCA/UCA, Managua.