NATURA 2000 - STANDARD DATA FORM
For Special Protection Areas (SPA),
Proposed Sites for Community Importance (pSCI),
Sites of Community Importance (SCI) and
for Special Areas of Conservation (SAC)
| SITE | GR4210021 |
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| SITENAME | ANATOLIKO TMIMA ASTYPALEAS KAI NISIDES KOUNOUPI, FTENO, CHONDROPOULO, KOYTSOMYTIS, MONI, AGIA KYRIAKI, TIGANI, CHONDRI, LIGNO, FOKIONISIA, KATSAGRELI, PONTIKOYSSA, FIDOYSSA, KTENIA KAI THALASSIA PERIOCHI |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SITE IDENTIFICATION
Back to top1.1 Type
1.2 Site code
1.3 Site name
| ANATOLIKO TMIMA ASTYPALEAS KAI NISIDES KOUNOUPI, FTENO, CHONDROPOULO, KOYTSOMYTIS, MONI, AGIA KYRIAKI, TIGANI, CHONDRI, LIGNO, FOKIONISIA, KATSAGRELI, PONTIKOYSSA, FIDOYSSA, KTENIA KAI THALASSIA PERIOCHI |
1.4 First Compilation date
1.5 Update date
1.7 Site indication and designation / classification dates
| Date site classified as SPA: | 2001-10 |
| National legal reference of SPA designation | JMD HP 37338/1807/E103/6-9-2010 (OJ 1495 B) |
2. SITE LOCATION
Back to top2.1 Site-centre location [decimal degrees]:
| Longitude: | 26.322173 |
| Latitude: | 36.783716 |
2.2 Area [ha]
2.3 Marine area [%]
2.4 Sitelength [km]:
2.5 Administrative region code and name
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NUTS level 2 code
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Region Name
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| GR42 | Notio Aigaio |
2.6 Biogeographical Region(s)
3. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Back to top3.2 Species referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2009/147/EC and listed in Annex II of Directive 92/43/EEC and site evaluation for them
- Group: A = Amphibians, B = Birds, F = Fish, I = Invertebrates, M = Mammals, P = Plants, R = Reptiles
- S: in case that the data on species are sensitive and therefore have to be blocked for any public access enter: yes
- NP: in case that a species is no longer present in the site enter: x (optional)
- Type: p = permanent, r = reproducing, c = concentration, w = wintering (for plant and non-migratory species use permanent)
- Unit: i = individuals, p = pairs or other units according to the Standard list of population units and codes in accordance with Article 12 and 17 reporting (see reference portal)
- Abundance categories (Cat.): C = common, R = rare, V = very rare, P = present - to fill if data are deficient (DD) or in addition to population size information
- Data quality: G = 'Good' (e.g. based on surveys); M = 'Moderate' (e.g. based on partial data with some extrapolation); P = 'Poor' (e.g. rough estimation); VP = 'Very poor' (use this category only, if not even a rough estimation of the population size can be made, in this case the fields for population size can remain empty, but the field "Abundance categories" has to be filled in)
3.3 Other important species of flora and fauna (optional)
Species | Population in the site | Motivation |
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Group
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CODE
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Scientific Name
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S
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NP
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Size
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Unit
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Cat.
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Species Annex
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Other categories
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| | | | | | Min | Max | | C|R|V|P | IV | V | A | B | C | D |
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- Group: A = Amphibians, B = Birds, F = Fish, Fu = Fungi, I = Invertebrates, L = Lichens, M = Mammals, P = Plants, R = Reptiles
- CODE: for Birds, Annex IV and V species the code as provided in the reference portal should be used in addition to the scientific name
- S: in case that the data on species are sensitive and therefore have to be blocked for any public access enter: yes
- NP: in case that a species is no longer present in the site enter: x (optional)
- Unit: i = individuals, p = pairs or other units according to the standard list of population units and codes in accordance with Article 12 and 17 reporting, (see reference portal)
- Cat.: Abundance categories: C = common, R = rare, V = very rare, P = present
- Motivation categories: IV, V: Annex Species (Habitats Directive), A: National Red List data; B: Endemics; C: International Conventions; D: other reasons
4. SITE DESCRIPTION
Back to top4.1 General site character
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Habitat class
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% Cover
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Total Habitat Cover | 0 |
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Other Site Characteristics
| The site includes the far eastern part of the island Astypalaia and a complex of 14 islets, Kounoupi (140 ha), Fteno (2 ha), Chondropoulo (1.5 ha), Koutsomytis (40 ha), Moni (3 ha), Agia Kyriaki (23 ha), Tigani (4 ha), Chondri (30 ha), Ligno (18 ha), Fokionisia (60 ha), Katsagreli, Pontikoussa (90 ha), Ofidoussa (65 ha), and Ktenia. The island of Astypalaia belongs to the unit of Tripolis. The substratum of the site consists of Cretaceous limenstone in its major part. The north portion of the site consists of marine Pliocene sediments. All these islets, except Ophidousa, are surrounded by the depth curve of 100 m and consist of Cretaceous limentone. Ophidousa, lying 3 km west of Astypalaia, is joined with the main island with the depth curve of 200 m.The axis of the site has a NE-SW direction with a maximum length of about 11 Km and a maximum width of 9 Km. The islets Pontikousa and Ophidousa are characterized by a central hill, reaching at an altitude of 250 m and 130 m, respectively, high for their small surface, with very steep slopes. The vegetation is mainly phryganic but also includes Juniperus phoenicea arborescent matorral. At places, where the matorral is grazed and degraded, Pistacia shrubs have been appeared tending to dominate the vegetation. There are also intermittent streams with characteristic vegetation.The coastline is indended, with numerous small bays and typical sea-cliff vegetation.
The marine part of this IBA includes the coastal waters of Astypalaia island and its surrounding islets, excluding two parts: the eastern coast extending from Cape Flouda in the northern-most tip of the island until 0.7 n.m. south from Cape Trypiti and the south coast of the island from the southwestern Cape Tyliakos to Marmari Gulf in the east. The area encloses a 2 n.m. marine extension around most of the island and the islets.
Marine habitats such as Posidonia beds, the sublittoral rocky seafloor and the sea inlets are well conserved here. Relatively shallow waters however occur, particularly in proximity to the islets in the two large gulfs of Astypalaia, facing northwest and southeast, where seabirds forage. The site includes vital foraging and rafting areas for the local population of seabirds during the breeding season. In addition, partly submerged sea caves provide shelter to a significant population of the Mediterranean Monk Seal. Dolphin species, such as the Striped and Common Bottle- nosed Dolphin, as well as the Loggerhead and Green Turtles have also been recorded in the area. All along the coastline there are a lot of sea caves that are used as refuges by the Monk Seal Monachus monachus.Falco eleonorae population values are based on LIFE - Nature «se pstasa a t apett Falco eleonorae st da» (LIFE03 NAT/GR/000091) |
4.2 Quality and importance
| The site is important for breeding seabirds. Species of concern include: Puffinus yelkouan, Falco eleonorae and Larus audouinii.
The area holds a small but significant colony of the Larus audouinii. Recent records suggest the breeding population in the area has declined. Larus audouinii have been using 5 different islets in this area for nesting. The species forages in the north within the gulfs of Vagi and Vathy near Fokionisia islets, in the southeast amongst the shallow waters of the islets, in Agios Fokas Gulf, as well as in the coastal waters of the larger western islets. A small breeding population of Puffinus yelkouan occurs in the area, with colonies confirmed on at least two islets. Flocks have been recorded foraging in the wider marine area, primarily during the breeding season, occasionally also following trawlers. |
4.3 Threats, pressures and activities with impacts on the site
The most important impacts and activities with high effect on the site
| Negative Impacts |
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| Rank | Threats and pressures [code] | Pollution (optional) [code] | inside/outside [i|o|b] |
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| L | D.03.02 | | o |
| H | G01 | | b |
| H | I01 | | b |
| H | A04.03 | | b |
| H | C03.03 | b | b |
| H | E01 | | b |
| Positive Impacts |
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| Rank | Activities, management [code] | Pollution (optional) [code] | inside/outside [i|o|b] |
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Rank: H = high, M = medium, L = low
Pollution: N = Nitrogen input, P = Phosphor/Phosphate input, A = Acid input/acidification,
T = toxic inorganic chemicals, O = toxic organic chemicals, X = Mixed pollutions
i = inside, o = outside, b = both
5. SITE PROTECTION STATUS
Back to top5.1 Designation types at national and regional level:
5.2 Relation of the described site with other sites:
Designated at national or regional level:
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Type code
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Site name
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Type
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Cover [%]
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| GR95 | Anatoliko Tmima nisou Astypalaias kai gyrothen nisides | * | 99.95 |
6. SITE MANAGEMENT
Back to top6.2 Management Plan(s):
An actual management plan does exist:
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Yes
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| No, but in preparation |
X | No |
7. MAP OF THE SITE
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