Parque Nacional Salar de Huasco (24691)
Chile, South America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2015
National site name: Parque Nacional Salar de Huasco
Central coordinates: Latitude: -20.3000, Longitude: -68.8332
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 1197.81071
Protected area coverage (%): 91.30
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. KBA identified in the CEPF Ecosystem Profile of the Tropical Andes Hotspot (2015). Taxonomy, nomenclature and threat status follow the 2013 IUCN Red List.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing | |
| Energy production & mining | Mining & quarrying | Only in the future |