Santuario de la Naturaleza Península de Hualpén (25128)
Chile, South America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2010
National site name: Santuario de la Naturaleza Península de Hualpén
Central coordinates: Latitude: -36.7797, Longitude: -73.1800
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 27.07456
Protected area coverage (%): 84.62
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 Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 5 | |
| Forest | 85 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 5 | |
| Marine Neritic | 5 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Wood & pulp plantations | Small-holder plantations | Ongoing |
| Residential & commercial development | Commercial & industrial areas | Ongoing |