Kytaj lake (2093)
Ukraine, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, A1d, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Ozero Kitaj
Central coordinates: Latitude: 45.5833, Longitude: 29.2000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 16 to 29
Area of KBA (km2): 79.19786
Protected area coverage (%): 73.94
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A group of lakes near the Danube delta.
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 nearly 2,500 pairs, and over 25,000 individuals stage here on passage, peaking during August-November.
Habitats
Land use: fisheries/aquaculture (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |