Măxineni (24395)
Romania, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, A1d, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2007
National site name: Măxineni
Central coordinates: Latitude: 45.4537, Longitude: 27.5473
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 11 to 16
Area of KBA (km2): 58.78825
Protected area coverage (%): 25.94
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.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 24 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 76 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Agro-industry grazing, ranching or farming | Ongoing |
| Energy production & mining | Renewable energy | Only in the past and unlikely to return | |
| Natural system modifications | Other ecosystem modifications | Ongoing |