Ausoni and Aurunci mountains (2860)
Italy, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2024
National site name: Monti Ausoni e Aurunci
Central coordinates: Latitude: 41.3667, Longitude: 13.5000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1 to 1521
Area of KBA (km2): 623.50941
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The Ausoni and Aurunci Mountains are characterized by a mainly calcareous geology and karst phenomena, and include mountains, valleys and plateaus. The Monti Aurunci Natural Park, in particular, offers a rich biodiversity both from a floristic and faunal point of view, with beech forests, downy oak woods and Mediterranean scrub. The Ausoni Mountains, on the other hand, are known for their caves, such as those of Pastena and Falvaterra, and for their position on the border between the
Manageability of the site: Site identified based on BirdLife International's Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, under which manageability is strongly recommended but not explicitly documented
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 39 | |
| Shrubland | 30 | |
| Other | 18 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 13 |
Additional information
Contributors: Site identified based on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas by the BirdLife International Partnership