Parque Nacional Puyehue (24762)
Chile, South America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2010
National site name: Parque Nacional Puyehue
Central coordinates: Latitude: -40.7752, Longitude: -72.2537
System: terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 1153.03309
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 4 | |
| Forest | 74 | |
| Grassland | 2 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 20 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Marine & freshwater aquaculture | Industrial aquaculture | Ongoing |
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases | Named species | Ongoing |
| Residential & commercial development | Tourism & recreation areas | Ongoing |