Desembocadura del Río San Juan (24792)
Chile, South America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2010
National site name: Desembocadura del Río San Juan
Central coordinates: Latitude: -53.6487, Longitude: -70.9430
System: terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 243.72055
Protected area coverage (%): 0.10
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 33 | |
| Forest | 33 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 33 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential & commercial development | Tourism & recreation areas | Ongoing | |
| Energy production & mining | Mining & quarrying | Ongoing |