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Tokmakia islets, Lesvos
| Location | Greece, North Aegean |
| Central coordinates | 26o 26.00' East 39o 18.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, C1 |
| Area | 8,342 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 58m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Hellenic Ornithological Society
Site description A group of small islands east of Lesvos in the north-east Aegean. Human activities include stock-raising, fishing and tourism.
Key Biodiversity The site is important for breeding coastal species.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audouin's Gull Larus audouinii | breeding | 1998 | 28 breeding pairs | good | A1, C1 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | - |
| Coastline | Sea cliffs and rocky shores | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2016) Important Bird and Biodiversity Area factsheet: Tokmakia islets, Lesvos. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 04/03/2016
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