Paghman Mountains (26259)
Afghanistan, Central Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a
Year of last assessment: 2022
National site name: Paghman Mountains
Central coordinates: Latitude: 34.5880, Longitude: 68.9123
System: terrestrial, freshwater
Area of KBA (km2): 306.86735
Protected area coverage (%): 0.00
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: This site occurs in the Paghman mountains of the southern slopes of the Hindu Kush, Afghanistan and corresponds to cold fast-flowing waters of the Paghman stream drainage. The habitat surrounding the streams is arid scrub without trees.
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. The Paghman Mountain Salamander (Paradactylodon mustersi) meets A1a at this site.
Manageability of the site: Site was identified as an AZE during the 2015-2018 AZE project. A manageability rationale is not available.
Delineation rationale: Site was identified as an AZE during the 2015-2018 AZE project. A delineation rationale is not available.
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human intrusions & disturbance | War, civil unrest & military exercises | Ongoing | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Work & other activities | Ongoing | |
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Small-holder grazing, ranching or farming | Ongoing |
| Natural system modifications | Dams & water management/use | Abstraction of surface water (agricultural use) | Ongoing |
| Natural system modifications | Dams & water management/use | Dams (size unknown) | Only in the future |