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close| Location | Spain, Islas Canarias |
| Central coordinates | 16o 46.00' West 28o 23.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 5 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 77m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for breeding seabirds, and as a roosting site for wintering herons.
Site description A small volcanic islet situated very close to the northern coast of Tenerife, with no infrastructure. It supports salt-tolerant vegetation, and an endemic Euphorbia species that is typical of semi-desertic habitats. Minor land-uses include hunting.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulwer's Petrel Bulweria bulwerii | breeding | 1990 | 40-50 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Madeiran Storm-petrel Oceanodroma castro | breeding | 1995 | common [units unknown] | - | B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roque de Garachico | Natural Monument | 5 | protected area overlaps with site | 5 |
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| Roque de Garachico - ES7020066 | Birds Directive | 3 | protected area contained by site | 3 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Coastline | Rock stacks and islets | 100% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 100% |
| tourism/recreation | 100% |
Management considerations Threats include disturbance caused by fishermen, boating and other recreational activities. A football ground on the main island is illuminated at night, causing Bulweria bulwerii and Calonectris diomedea to fall to the ground dazzled by the lights (`Other' threat).
Protection status National High International None5 ha of IBA covered by Natural Monument (Roque de Garachico, 5 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Garachico rocky islet. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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