Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: B2, C6 (2000)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 1 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2008 | not assessed | very high | negligible |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
The site comprises a small offshore islet situated very close to the north-east coast of La Palma, and the main island cliffs. The islet supports salt-tolerant and drought-resistant vegetation.
Key biodiversity
The islet supports an important Bulweria bulwerii breeding colony.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Area factsheet: Roque Negro. Downloaded from
http://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/roque-negro-iba-spain on 28/11/2023.
