Cap Fagnet (2264)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Cap Fagnet
Central coordinates: Latitude: 49.8000, Longitude: 0.4167
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 95
Area of KBA (km2): 2810.55147
Protected area coverage (%): 55.91
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An area of open sea, shingle beach and marine cliffs.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Additional biodiversity: This is an important site for breeding seabirds.
Delineation rationale: Includes a large seaward extension area (274715 ha) delineated on the basis of foraging area of breeding seabirds.
Habitats
Land use: fisheries/aquaculture | hunting | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 25 | |
| Marine Neritic | 50 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 25 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: No serious threats are known at this site.