Data Zone
Country/territory: Spain
IBA criteria met: A4ii, B1ii, B2, C2, C6 (2011)
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Area: 141 hectares (1.41 km2)
Site description (2000 baseline)
Sea cliffs and lava-fields (`malpaís') in the west of Lanzarote that support semi-desertic vegetation. There is no relevant human activity, other than some fishing.
Key biodiversity
The site is important for breeding seabirds and some steppic species.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: El Mojón (Spain). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/el-mojón-iba-spain on 26/12/2024.