Presa la Amistad (44694)
Mexico, Central America
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2015
National site name: Presa la Amistad
Central coordinates: Latitude: 29.4833, Longitude: -101.1833
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 320 to 360
Area of KBA (km2): 91.3753
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.
Delineation rationale: Falta polígono. Revisar si hay una IBA en US.
Habitats
Land use: energy production and mining
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 33 | |
| Artificial - Aquatic | 67 |