Akhna dam (301)
Cyprus, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2012
National site name: Akhna dam
Central coordinates: Latitude: 35.0495, Longitude: 33.8043
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 25 to 45
Area of KBA (km2): 3.79026
Protected area coverage (%): 50.92
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.
Habitats
Land use: tourism/recreation (5%) | water management (95%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 77 | |
| Grassland | 1 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 22 |
Additional information
References: Hellicar, M.A., Anastasi, V., Beton, D. & Snape, R. (2014). Important Bird Areas of Cyprus. BirdLife Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus.