Salto Rayén (26915)
Chile, South America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2010
National site name: Salto Rayén
Central coordinates: Latitude: -38.0163, Longitude: -73.1588
System: terrestrial
0KBA 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)
Delineation rationale: Colindante con Monumento Nacional Contulmo; Divisoria de aguas; ladera sur hasta camino Ruta 60
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 50 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing | |
| Climate change & severe weather | Habitat shifting & alteration | Ongoing |