Marais de Manteyer (2345)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Marais de Manteyer
Central coordinates: Latitude: 44.5333, Longitude: 5.9667
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 935 to 946
Area of KBA (km2): 0.70065
Protected area coverage (%): 94.22
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The largest wetland in the high Alps.
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 site is important for migratory waterbirds and raptors.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | hunting | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 10 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 9 | |
| Grassland | 20 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 61 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threat is the abandonment of grazing, which is leading to loss of open habitat.