Mariovo (24479)
North Macedonia, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2008
National site name: Mariovo
Central coordinates: Latitude: 41.1572, Longitude: 21.7018
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 300 to 1664
Area of KBA (km2): 633.17057
Protected area coverage (%): 86.90
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 1 | |
| Other | 9 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 33 | |
| Grassland | 11 | |
| Forest | 24 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological resource use | Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | Persecution/control | Only in the future |
| Energy production & mining | Mining & quarrying | Only in the future |