Presqu'ile de l'Edough (31685)
Algeria, Africa
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, B1
Year of last assessment: 2022
National site name: Presqu'ile de l'Edough
Central coordinates: Latitude: 36.9564, Longitude: 7.4984
System: terrestrial, freshwater
Area of KBA (km2): 614.33809
Protected area coverage (%): 0.70
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: This site occurs in the Edough Peninsula in northern Algeria. Habitats include open mesothermic forests (dominated by Quercus suber-Olea europea), thermo-xeric scrubland, cultivated fields, and ponds.
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. The Edough Ribbed Newt (Pleurodeles poireti) triggers A1a/B1. Additionally, the North African Fire Salamander (Salamandra algira) meets legacy KBA criteria and is in need of reassessment against the Global Standard.
Manageability of the site: Site was identified as an AZE during the 2015-2018 AZE project. A manageability rationale is not available.
Delineation rationale: Site was identified as an AZE during the 2015-2018 AZE project. A delineation rationale is not available.
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Problematic native species/diseases | Ongoing | |
| Residential & commercial development | Housing & urban areas | Ongoing | |
| Transportation & service corridors | Roads & railroads | Ongoing | |
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Annual & perennial non-timber crops | Small-holder farming | Ongoing |
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases | Named species | Ongoing |
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Problematic native species/diseases | Named species | Ongoing |
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Problematic native species/diseases | Unspecified species | Ongoing |
| Natural system modifications | Dams & water management/use | Abstraction of surface water (agricultural use) | Ongoing |
| Natural system modifications | Dams & water management/use | Abstraction of surface water (domestic use) | Ongoing |