Humedal-Marisma Rocuant Andalién (25107)
Chile, South America

Site overview

KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2010
National site name: Humedal-Marisma Rocuant Andalién
Central coordinates: Latitude: -36.7450, Longitude: -73.0620
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 18.53393
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.

Habitats

IUCN HabitatCoverage %Habitat detail
Marine Coastal/Supratidal33
Wetlands(Inland)33
Marine Intertidal33

Threats

Threat level 1Threat level 2Threat level 3Timing
Residential & commercial developmentHousing & urban areasOngoing