Coyahique Alto-Coite (27326)
Chile, South America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2010
National site name: Coyahique Alto-Coite
Central coordinates: Latitude: -45.3335, Longitude: -71.5102
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 500 to 1100
Area of KBA (km2): 1625.49145
Protected area coverage (%): 1.37
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.
Delineation rationale: Este sitio incluye territorio Argentino, se propuso como una posible IBA Binacional. 2014-03-11 (BL Secretariat): a site area of 226391 ha was calculated by GIS from the site polygon, then rounded to the nearest 10% (230000 ha).
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 25 | |
| Shrubland | 25 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 25 | |
| Forest | 25 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases | Named species | Ongoing |
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Wood & pulp plantations | Small-holder plantations | Ongoing |
| Residential & commercial development | Housing & urban areas | Ongoing |