Seyfe Lake (754)
Turkey, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2004
National site name: Seyfe Gölü
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.2667, Longitude: 34.4333
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1120 to 1200
Area of KBA (km2): 463.8677
Protected area coverage (%): 21.71
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
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.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Desert | 48 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 6 | |
| Other | 44 | |
| Grassland | 2 |
Threats
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & aquaculture | Annual & perennial non-timber crops | Agro-industry farming | Ongoing |
| Natural system modifications | Dams & water management/use | Abstraction of surface water (agricultural use) | Ongoing |