Mahal Hills (45644)
Turkey, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2016
National site name: Mahal Tepeleri
Central coordinates: Latitude: 38.0164, Longitude: 27.1510
Area of KBA (km2): 698.20038
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 5 | |
| Marine Neritic | 5 | |
| Marine Intertidal | 5 | |
| Shrubland | 85 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy production & mining | Mining & quarrying | Ongoing |