Etangs de Citis, Lavalduc, Engrenier, Pourra, l'Estomac, Fos et salines de Rassuen et de Fos (2340)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1d
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Etangs de Citis, Lavalduc, Engrenier, Pourra, l'Estomac, Fos et salines de Rassuen et de Fos
Central coordinates: Latitude: 43.4667, Longitude: 4.9667
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 12.54955
Protected area coverage (%): 48.48
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Brackish marshes and lagoons with canals, reedbeds (Phragmites), dry and wet meadows and garrigue.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: The site is important for breeding and wintering waterbirds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (wintering).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (10%) | hunting
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 25 | |
| Shrubland | 25 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is the planned construction of a highway that would run through the site.