Lake Siutghiol (446)
Romania, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1d, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2007
National site name: Lacul Siutghiol
Central coordinates: Latitude: 44.2498, Longitude: 28.6030
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 2
Area of KBA (km2): 20.21245
Protected area coverage (%): 91.49
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The site is a former marine inlet now separated from the sea by a narrow sand-spit. The lake is predominantly freshwater with a maximum depth of 18 m. The western shore is formed by a steep limestone promontory, and narrow reedbeds (Phragmites) occur. In winter up to 90% of the lake area may freeze.
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 site for passage waterbirds, particularly Anatidae and Laridae; the surrounds are a stop-over site for migrating passerines. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (2-40 passage birds).
Habitats
Land use: fisheries/aquaculture (60%) | tourism/recreation (50%) | urban/industrial/transport (20%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 33 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 67 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The tourist towns of Constanþa, Mamaia and Ovidiu surround the lake. Disturbance of birds during the summer is high.