Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA Criteria met: B2, C2 (2011)
For more information about IBA criteria please click here
Area: 1,400 ha
Protection status:
| Most recent IBA monitoring assessment | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment | Threat score (pressure) | Condition score (state) | Action score (response) |
| 2008 | high | favourable | low |
| For more information about IBA monitoring please click here | |||
Site description
A semi-arid landscape located in the south of Tenerife, comprising volcanic cones, lava fields, coastal habitats and arable plains. The vegetation is mainly salt-tolerant and drought-resistant.
Key biodiversity
One of the most important areas left for steppic birds in Tenerife.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Rasca lava fields-Guaza mountain-Las Mesas plain. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 05/03/2021.
