Parque Nacional Chiloé (24778)
Chile, South America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2010
National site name: Parque Nacional Chiloé
Central coordinates: Latitude: -42.6192, Longitude: -74.1118
System: terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 430.21665
Protected area coverage (%): 90.96
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 50 | |
| Forest | 50 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological resource use | Gathering terrestrial plants | Unintentional effects (species being assessed is not the target) | Ongoing |
| Energy production & mining | Renewable energy | Only in the future | |
| Residential & commercial development | Tourism & recreation areas | Ongoing |