Etangs de Canet et de Villeneuve-de-la-Raho et embouchure du Tech (2302)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Etangs de Canet et de Villeneuve-de-la-Raho et embouchure du Tech
Central coordinates: Latitude: 43.0333, Longitude: 2.9667
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 25
Area of KBA (km2): 24.78488
Protected area coverage (%): 78.96
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An area of shallow brackish water with associated freshwater ponds, marshes, reedbeds (Phragmites), rivers, riverine forest, vineyards and arable fields.
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 site is important for breeding species of herons. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (wintering).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | fisheries/aquaculture | hunting | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 40 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 5 | |
| Marine Neritic | 5 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 5 | |
| Forest | 5 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 40 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Water-levels are maintained at a level too high for many species (`Other' threat, above) during the breeding season. Disturbance is caused by tourists.