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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
A small island, and its associated islets, between Kithira and Crete. Antikithira is covered mainly by low maquis and phrygana with a few arable areas and olive-groves. Prasouda is covered by low maquis and phrygana. Human activities include stock-raising, fishing, agriculture, and hunting.
This is an important area for breeding and passage raptors and seabirds.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The major threats are from uncontrolled grazing and illegal hunting. The area is used as a swordfish fishery. The area is a candidate SAC.
National None
International None
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Antikythira island and surrounding islets (Greece). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/antikythira-island-and-surrounding-islets-iba-greece on 23/11/2024.
