Iles Marseillaises: Maire, Jarron, Jarre, Riou, Calseraigne, Congloue et Pomègues (2332)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Iles Marseillaises: Maire, Jarron, Jarre, Riou, Calseraigne, Congloue et Pomègues
Central coordinates: Latitude: 43.2333, Longitude: 5.3500
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 191
Area of KBA (km2): 3121.92734
Protected area coverage (%): 56.37
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An archipelago of islands, covered in maquis, with rocky coastlines and 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: The cliffs of the small islands are breeding sites for several pelagic species.
Delineation rationale: Includes a large seaward extension area (309275 ha) delineated on the basis of foraging area of breeding seabirds.
Habitats
Land use: fisheries/aquaculture | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 33 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 33 | |
| Marine Neritic | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: There is planned urban development and stray domestic pets are endangering the breeding species.