Sarayönü (24064)
Turkey, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Sarayönü
Central coordinates: Latitude: 38.4333, Longitude: 32.4500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1061 to 1061
Area of KBA (km2): 353.67585
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
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)
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pollution | Agricultural & forestry effluents | Herbicides and pesticides | Ongoing |
| Biological resource use | Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | Intentional use (species being assessed is the target) | Ongoing |