Mount Pangaio (998)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Oros Pangaio
Central coordinates: Latitude: 40.9167, Longitude: 24.1167
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 1956
Area of KBA (km2): 223.70433
Protected area coverage (%): 83.99
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountain dominated by Fagus and Quercus forest with extensive alpine pastures.
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.
Additional biodiversity: This is an important site for resident forest species.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (60%) | forestry (40%) | military (5%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 5 | |
| Grassland | 10 | |
| Shrubland | 19 | |
| Forest | 67 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are from hunting and afforestation with Pinus species. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.