Ismaninger Speichersee and fish ponds (3368)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1d, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Ismaninger Speichersee und Fischteiche
Central coordinates: Latitude: 48.2167, Longitude: 11.7333
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 496 to 497
Area of KBA (km2): 9.85943
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An artificial reservoir and a large number of fish-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.
Additional biodiversity: This is an important area for moulting waterbirds.
Habitats
Land use: fisheries/aquaculture (28%) | water management (87%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: A reduction in water and nutrient supply threaten the site.