Reserva Nacional Los Flamencos - Soncor (24698)
Chile, South America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: B1
Year of last assessment: 2015
National site name: Reserva Nacional Los Flamencos - Soncor
Central coordinates: Latitude: -23.3885, Longitude: -68.1663
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 206.46936
Protected area coverage (%): 98.65
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural system modifications | Dams & water management/use | Abstraction of ground water (commercial use) | Ongoing |
| Energy production & mining | Mining & quarrying | Ongoing | |
| Pollution | Garbage & solid waste | Ongoing | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing | |
| Climate change & severe weather | Habitat shifting & alteration | Only in the future |