Agia Thekla - Liopetri River (24491)
Cyprus, Europe

Site overview

KBA status: confirmed

Year of last assessment: 2012

National site name: Agia Thekla - Liopetri River

Central coordinates: Latitude: 34.9758, Longitude: 33.9195

System: marine, terrestrial

Elevation (m): 0 to 15

Area of KBA (km²): 0.69879

Protected area coverage (%): 97.41

KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD

Legacy site: Yes

Site details

Site description: This coastal strip site, designated as a Special Protection Area for its significance for wintering and migrant Greater Sand Plovers (Charadrius leschenaultii) is much impacted by development, but remains of importance both for the plover and for migrant herons and waders. It is also among the few sites away from Kleides Islands to regularly host Audouin’s Gull (Larus audouinii).

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	27
Artificial - Terrestrial	60
Marine Neritic	9
Marine Intertidal	5

Threats

Threat level 1	Threat level 2	Timing
Residential & commercial development	Tourism & recreation areas	Ongoing
Residential & commercial development	Housing & urban areas	Ongoing
Human intrusions & disturbance	Recreational activities	Ongoing
Transportation & service corridors	Roads & railroads	Ongoing

Additional information