Skiathos and Skopelos islands (30095)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2012
National site name: Nisoi Skiathos kai Skopelos
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.1488, Longitude: 23.5397
System: marine, terrestrial
Area of KBA (km2): 201.21765
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Delineation rationale: Marguerite Tarzia: Site name changed from 'Skiathos and western Skopelos marine region/Thalassia periochi Skiathou kai dytikis Skopelou' to 'Skiathos and Skopelos islands/Nisoi Skiathos kai Skopelos' & Final Site code changed from GR252 to GR198 in November 2014 based on Partner input
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 100 |