Patnos (24301)
Turkey, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Patnos
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.2167, Longitude: 42.8000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1647 to 1647
Area of KBA (km2): 193.92647
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)
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 20 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Annual & perennial non-timber crops | Agro-industry farming | Ongoing |
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Agro-industry grazing, ranching or farming | Ongoing |
| Transportation & service corridors | Roads & railroads | Ongoing |