Kugurluj and Kartal lakes (2065)
Ukraine, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, A1d, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Ozera Kugurluy i Kartal
Central coordinates: Latitude: 45.2833, Longitude: 28.6500
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 2 to 20
Area of KBA (km2): 142.61815
Protected area coverage (%): 95.44
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Lakes surrounded by arable land, in the lower valley of the River Danube near the town of Izmail.
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: The total number of breeding waterbirds is 30,000 pairs, with more than 70,000 individuals staging here during migration.
Habitats
Land use: fisheries/aquaculture (100%) | water management
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |