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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | La Paragua | Forest Reserve (VI) | 80 |
| 1974 | Sur del Estado Bolívar | Protective Zone (V) | 19 |
| 1991 | Formaciones de Tepuyes | Natural Monument (III) | 100 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Caves and Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic) | - | |
| Forest | - | Elfin forest; Montane broadleaf evergreen forest; Tropical lowland evergreen forest |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | - | |
| Shrubland | - | Semihumid/humid montane scrub |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Streams; Rivers |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Monumento Natural Tepui Guaiquinima (Venezuela). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/monumento-natural-tepui-guaiquinima-iba-venezuela on 23/12/2024.