Bismil Plain (24087)
Turkey, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1d
Year of last assessment: 2016
National site name: Bismil Ovası
Central coordinates: Latitude: 37.7667, Longitude: 40.8000
Elevation (m): 545 to 545
Area of KBA (km2): 1413.0926
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
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. KBA identified in the CEPF Ecosystem Profile of the Mediterranean Hotspot (2017). Taxonomy, nomenclature and global threat category follow the 2016 IUCN Red List.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural system modifications | Dams & water management/use | Large dams | Only in the future |
| Energy production & mining | Mining & quarrying | Ongoing |