Danube valley Untermarchtal-Ulm (3349)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1d
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Donautal Untermarchtal-Ulm
Central coordinates: Latitude: 48.2833, Longitude: 9.8000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 485 to 485
Area of KBA (km2): 39.79346
Protected area coverage (%): 65.25
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A reservoir connected to the River Danube, with small reedbeds (Phragmites) and patches of forest. The site also includes the lower reaches of the River Riß and the dredged ponds near Rißtissen. A hydroelectric power-station is situated adjacent to the reservoir.
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.
Additional biodiversity: The site is important for wintering waterbirds. Breeding birds include Ciconia ciconia.
Habitats
Land use: tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 50 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 |