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close| Location | Colombia, Córdoba |
| Central coordinates | 75o 6.00' West 8o 22.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1 |
| Area | 25,000 ha |
| Altitude | 29 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2008 |
Site description Es una ciénaga del sistema fluvial del río San Jorge con amplias zonas inundables aledañas y ciénagas menores periféricas. La mayor parte de la vegetación nativa ha desaparecido y los terrenos circundantes están sujetos a actividades agropecuarias. Entre los asentamientos encontramos a la cabecera municipal de Ayapel y la población de Cecilia en los extremos suroeste y noreste respectivamente. En el área se desarrolla la ganadería extensiva, la agricultura de arroz y la pesca artesanal.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Screamer Chauna chavaria | resident | - | unknown [units unknown] | - | A1 | Near Threatened |
| Golden-winged Warbler Vermivora chrysoptera | resident | 2003 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Near Threatened |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Flooded tropical evergreen forest; Tropical lowland evergreen forest | 7% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Freshwater marshes/swamps; Rivers; Streams | 50% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Improved pasture land; Urban and industrial areas | 42% |
| Coastline | Estuarine waters | 1% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| water management | - |
Other biodiversity Algunas especies importantes son: Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris, Lontra longicaudis (DD), Procyon cancrivorus, Trichechus manatus (VU), Odocoileus virginianus, Caiman crocodilus y Galictis vittata.
Management considerations Algunas de las amenazas presentes son la intensificación y expansión agrícola, la piscicultura, la quema de vegetación y algunas actividades industriales y de urbanización.
Acknowledgements P. Betancur L. G. Naranjo
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Ciénaga de Ayapel. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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