Iles Sanguinaires (2254)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Iles Sanguinaires
Central coordinates: Latitude: 41.8667, Longitude: 8.6000
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 40
Area of KBA (km2): 619.12746
Protected area coverage (%): 99.41
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Rocky islets and open sea.
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.
Delineation rationale: Includes a seaward extension area (61651 ha) delineated on the basis of foraging area of breeding seabirds.
Habitats
Land use: fisheries/aquaculture | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 50 | |
| Marine Neritic | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Recreation, mostly boating, disturbs the seabird colonies.