Kato Pafos Lighthouse Area (24488)
Cyprus, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2012
National site name: Kato Pafos Lighthouse Area
Central coordinates: Latitude: 34.7595, Longitude: 32.4067
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 5
Area of KBA (km2): 0.87769
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: In the south-west ‘corner’ of Cyprus, a small promontory is important principally for its rocky coastline, which hosts Greater Sand Plover (Charadrius leschenaultii) on migration and in the winter. The site is designated as a Special Protection Area principally for the plover, but also regularly attracts herons, waders and various passerine species on migration.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 2 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 97 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 1 |
Additional information
References: Hellicar, M.A., Anastasi, V., Beton, D. & Snape, R. (2014). Important Bird Areas of Cyprus. BirdLife Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus.