Lago Colbún (24745)
Chile, South America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2010
National site name: Lago Colbún
Central coordinates: Latitude: -35.7227, Longitude: -71.1913
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 50.99333
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Habitats
Land use: water management
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Aquatic | 100 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential & commercial development | Tourism & recreation areas | Ongoing | |
| Climate change & severe weather | Droughts | Ongoing |