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close| Location | Finland, Etelä-Suomen lääni |
| Central coordinates | 26o 29.00' East 60o 35.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 1,320 ha |
| Altitude | 15 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Cultivated farmland around the lakes holds fairly good numbers of the globally threatened Crex crex. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (passage).
Site description The site includes two lakes (Teutjärvi and Suvijärvi) connected by a narrow ditch at the mouth of the Kymi river. Teutjärvi is a large, shallow-shored lake with some reedbeds and surrounded by cultivated farmland. Fishing is regular, and the water-level has been artificially reduced to prevent flooding. Suvijärvi lake has extensive reedbeds.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1996 | 13 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kymijoki - FI0401001 | Habitats Directive | 4,250 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Teutjärven ja Suvijärven lintuvedet - FI0100082 | Birds Directive | 568 | protected area contained by site | 568 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 70% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 30% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| hunting | - |
| agriculture | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Management considerations Part of the area is a candidate SAC.
Protection status National None International Partial557 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Teutjärven ja Suvijärven lintuvedet).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Teutjärvi and Suvijärvi lakes. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 18/06/2013
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