Monumento Natural Pingüineras de Puñihuil (24773)
Chile, South America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1d
Year of last assessment: 2010
National site name: Monumento Natural Pingüineras de Puñihuil
Central coordinates: Latitude: -41.9235, Longitude: -74.0353
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 0.11932
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
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.
Delineation rationale: Costa rocosa, Playa arenosa y Roquerios
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 100 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |