El Molino (24458)
Peru, South America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1b, A1e, B1, B2
Year of last assessment: 2023
National site name: El Molino
Central coordinates: Latitude: -7.7844, Longitude: -77.7826
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1080 to 4200
Area of KBA (km2): 1227.18771
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The KBA El Molino covers an area of 1227.188 sq km and it's located in the department of La Libertad, province of Sánchez Carrión (Chungay, Sarin, Curgos, Cochorco, and Sartimbamba districts), and province of Santiago de Chuco (Sitabamba district). The altitude range of the KBA El Molino is 1080-4200 masl. The KBA El Molino presents ca. 75% of Puna and ca. 25% of Selva Alta (Yungas).
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: The KBA El Molino qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for A1, B1 and B2 criteria described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBA. This KBA harbors threatened plants (Matucana tuberculata and Parkinsonia peruviana), the geographical range restricted lizard Ameiva concolor and several geographical range restricted bird species as the Vulnerables Aglaectis aliciae and Forpus xanthops.
Additional biodiversity: Microspingus alticola, Zaratornis stresemanni, Coeligena violifer
Manageability of the site: The KBA El Molino can be managed by the Regional Government of La Libertad (https://www.gob.pe/regionlalibertad).
Delineation rationale: To the east it follows the Marañon River, to the north it follows the departmental limit between Cajamarca and La Libertad up to the Quebrada Brasil, to the west it follows the tributary of the Marañon River and the Sarín River, to the south it follows the San Sebastian River
Habitats
Summary of habitats in KBA: Forest 20-30%
Grassland 20-30%
Artificial - terrestrial 20-30%
Shrubland 20-30%
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 25 | Forest – Subtropical/tropical moist montane |
| Shrubland | 25 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 25 | |
| Grassland | 25 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Ongoing | ||
| Biological resource use | Gathering terrestrial plants | Ongoing | |
| Residential & commercial development | Housing & urban areas | Ongoing | |
| Transportation & service corridors | Roads & railroads | Ongoing | |
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Small-holder grazing, ranching or farming | Ongoing |
Additional information
References: National Map of Ecoregions of MINAM (2018). https://www.gob.pe/institucion/sernanp/informes-publicaciones/1948130-parque-nacional-cordillera-azul
Contributors: Letty Salinas, Alejandra Arana, Betty Millán, Victor Sánchez, Laura Graham-Angeles and Camila Dávila.