La Tapera (27327)
Chile, South America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2010
National site name: La Tapera
Central coordinates: Latitude: -44.6457, Longitude: -71.7117
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 500 to 600
Area of KBA (km2): 10.34556
KBA 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: Taller Coyhaique. 2014-03-11 (BL Secretariat): a site area of 1035 ha was calculated by GIS from the site polygon, then rounded to the nearest 10% (1000 ha).
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 33 | |
| Forest | 33 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 33 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Livestock farming & ranching | Small-holder grazing, ranching or farming | Ongoing |
| Residential & commercial development | Housing & urban areas | Ongoing |