Parque Pumalin (24779)
Chile, South America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2010
National site name: Parque Pumalin
Central coordinates: Latitude: -42.7032, Longitude: -72.7927
System: terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 2181.46742
Protected area coverage (%): 93.19
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) | 25 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 25 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 25 | |
| Forest | 25 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential & commercial development | Tourism & recreation areas | Ongoing | |
| Geological events | Volcanoes | Only in the past and unlikely to return | |
| Transportation & service corridors | Flight paths | Ongoing | |
| Transportation & service corridors | Roads & railroads | Ongoing |