Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2008 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Sur de la Isla de la Juventud | Área Protegida de Recursos Manejados (VI) | 93 |
| 2012 | Ciénaga de Lanier | Refugio de Fauna (IV) | 18 |
| 2012 | Los Indios | Reserva Ecológica (II) | 5 |
| 2012 | Punta Francés | Parque Nacional (II) | 2 |
| 2012 | Pinar Calizo | Elemento Natural Destacado (III) | 1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | major (>10) | Mangrove; Flooded tropical evergreen; Second-growth & disturbed |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | major (>10) | |
| Marine Neritic | major (>10) | |
| Caves and Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic) | minor (<10) | |
| Marine Intertidal | minor (<10) | |
| Wetlands (inland) | minor (<10) | Freshwater marshes & swamps |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| forestry | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| hunting | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Cienaga de Lanier y Sur de la Isla de la Juventud (Cuba). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/cienaga-de-lanier-y-sur-de-la-isla-de-la-juventud-iba-cuba on 22/12/2024.