Iles Cerbicale (2246)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Iles Cerbicales
Central coordinates: Latitude: 41.5500, Longitude: 9.3500
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 35
Area of KBA (km2): 41.75332
Protected area coverage (%): 97.29
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Open sea, rocky islets with coastal cliffs covered by Mediterranean scrub.
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 area for breeding seabirds. It is also one of the few breeding sites for Larus audouinii in France.
Habitats
Land use: hunting | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 25 | |
| Forest | 25 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 25 | |
| Marine Neritic | 25 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Marine pollution with hydrocarbons (`Other' threats, above) is the most significant threat to the site.