Détroit de Bonifaccio et Iles Lavezzi (2245)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Détroit de Bonifaccio et Iles Lavezzi
Central coordinates: Latitude: 41.3667, Longitude: 9.2333
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 50
Area of KBA (km2): 1504.76049
Protected area coverage (%): 99.57
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Open sea with rocky islands and calcareous cliffs.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Additional biodiversity: This is an important site for breeding seabirds.
Delineation rationale: Includes a large seaward extension area (279402 ha) delineated on the basis of foraging area of breeding seabirds.
Habitats
Land use: fisheries/aquaculture | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 50 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats arise from development for recreation and the risks of marine pollution from oil tankers (`Other' threats, above).