Santuario de la Naturaleza Yerba Loca (24730)
Chile, South America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2010
National site name: Santuario de la Naturaleza Yerba Loca
Central coordinates: Latitude: -33.3382, Longitude: -70.3268
System: terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 438.7366
Protected area coverage (%): 99.99
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 100 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential & commercial development | Tourism & recreation areas | Ongoing |