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ΜΙΚΡΕΣ ΚΥΚΛΑΔΕΣ: ΑΠΟ ΚΕΡΟ ΜΕΧΡΙ ΗΡΑΚΛΕΙΑ

Έκταση

15690

Γεωγραφική θέση

Γεωγραφικό μήκος:

E 25° 34' 0''

Γεωγραφικό Πλάτος:

N 36° 54' 0''

Υψόμετρα

Μέσο:

209

Μέγιστο:

418

Ελάχιστο:

Χαρακτηριστικά περιοχής

The site (15690 ha in total) comprises a complex of small islands, most of which are rocky and relatively bare. The major islands of the complex in descending size order are: Irakleia (where the highest peak of 418 m is found), Keros, Schinousa, Ano Koufonisi and Kato Koufonisi, Antikeros and Drima. The total terrestrial area of the site (5420 ha) is somewhat larger than the sum of the above islands’ areas, as some rocky islets have also been incorporated in the site.
In the delimitation of the site’s boundaries in the sea, the depth curve of 100 m was used. The Posidonia beds for the Kyklades Region are observed up to the curve of 50 m.
The substrate ranges from schists -prevailing at Irakleia and Schinousa- to limestones -characterising Ano and Kato Koufonisi. Representative steep rocks are characteristic of all the isles.
The climate is typical mediterranean with stormy winters and hot, dry summers. Some of the islands "suffer" from strong winds, especially Ano Koufonisi which, in addition, shows very low annual precipitation.
The islands of the site have a low number of inhabitants which has moreover shown a decreasing trend during the last 30-40 years. Until very recently there had been no port and approach was possible only by small boats from the ships. The islands were supplied with electrical power in1984, whilst there are no organised discharge units. The few inhabitants are occupied with fishing, cultivations, beekeeping and animal breeding. During the last years tourism activities are developing at increasing rates.
NOTE
6310 is used to describe grazed Quercus coccifera shrubland

QUALITY

The whole island complex is important for migratory birds and also hosts endemic species of fauna (1) and flora (14). Endemic and/or rare plant species found on the islands are: Colchicum cousturieri, Arenaria aegea (Antikeros), Dianthus cinnamoneus (Irakleia), Nigella degenii (Irakleia, Kato Koufonisi), Fibigia lunaroides (Antikeros), Anthemis scopulorum (Antikeros), Allium luteolum (Keros, Antikeros) and others, listed on section 3.3 (other important species).
The marine habitats are most important. The site has a rich underwater life and Posidonia beds. Most importantly, in the site there are areas where the monk seal, a priority species, finds shelter. Other important marine mammals reported in the site are Phocaena phocoena and Delphinus delphis.
Regarding the terrestrial fauna, another two mammals and several protected reptiles are found in the site. The endemic subspecies Podarcis erhardii amorgensis is observed at Ano Koufonisi and Keros.
The conservation status of the site has not been determined yet as the site is unprotected. Keros has an archaelogical interest as well. Tourism development is expected to expand in the area in the near future and therefore the need for the site’s protection and for plans for controlled developement is urgent.
OTHER IMPORTANT SPECIES WITH MOTIVATION D
Plants of special interest encountered in the site:
The following species are protected by the Greek Law (Presidential Decree 67/81) and they are listed on the IUCN Red Data List as threatened species: 1) characterized as "Rare" Dianthus cinnamoneus, Allium luteolum, Centaurea oliveriana, Ranunculus creticus, Trigonella rechingeri, Campanula heterophylla, Staehelina fruticosa; 2) characterized as "Indeterminate": Astragalus peregrinus; 3) characterized as "Vulnerable":
Colchicum cousturieri . C. cousturieri is also protected by the Bern Convention and included in the CORINE checklist of threatened species.
The species Hymenonema graecum and Tordylium hirtocarpum and the endemics Fibigia lunarioides and Scorzonera crocifolia are protected by the Greek Law (Presidential Decree 67/81).
Senecio bicolor is a chasmophyte with a restricted geographical area of distribution forming isolated populations with local differentiation (scattered in the Mediterranean,Cyclades, Kythira, Nisyros, Chios). Tordylium aegaeum is endemic to the Cyclades, the East Aegean Islands, Rodos, S & W Anatolia. Aethionema saxatile ssp. creticum is a plant found in the Aegean area and at one locality in W Anatolia According to Strid (1986) A. saxatile ssp. creticum includs A. (Rare, according to IUCN 1993 and protected by the Greek Law). In Flora Europaea A. polygaloides and A. saxatile ssp. creticum are two different taxa, the latter endemic. Brassica cretica ssp. aegaea is a chasmophyte with distribution in Greece, SW Anatolia, Mt Carmel.
Mammals: Canis aureus is a vulnerable species included in Annex V of the Directive 92/43/EEC.
Delphinus delphis is a vulnerable species included in Annex IV of the Directive 92/43/EEC and protected by the Bern Convention (annex II) and by CITES.
Phocaena phocoena and Stenella caeruloalba are rare species included in Annex IV of the Directive 92/43/EEC and in the CORINE checklist of threatened mammals and they are protected by the Bern Convention (annex II), by CITES, and by the Greek Law (Presidential Decree 67/81).
Amphibians: Hyla arborea and Bufo viridis are included in Annex IV of the Directive 92/43/EEC and are protected by the Bern Convention (annex II) and by the Greek Law (Presidential Decree 67/81).
Rana ridibunda included in Annex IV of the Directive 92/43/EEC and is protected by the Bern Convention (annex III).
Reptiles: Elaphe quatuorlineata (Schinousa and Irakleia), is listed on Annex II of Council Directive 92/43/EEC
Ablepharus kitaibelii (Ano Koufonisi) and Vipera ammodytes (Ano Koufonisi, Irakleia) are included in Annex IV of the Directive 92/43/EEC and are protected by the Bern Convention (annex II).
Hemidactylus turcicus (Ano Koufonisi, Schinousa, Irakleia) is protected by the Bern Convention (annex III) and by the Greek Law (Presidential Decree 67/81).
Eryx jaculus (Antikeros, Keros, Ano Kouf., Schinousa, Irakleia) is protected by the Bern Convention (annex III) and by CITES.
Podarcis erhardii (Antikeros, Keros, Ano Kouf., Schinousa, Irakleia) is listed on Annex IV of Council Directive 92/43/EEC and is protected by the Bern Convention (annex II) and by the Greek Law (Presidential Decree 67/81).
Cyrtodactylus kotschyi (Keros, Ano Kouf., Schinousa, Irakleia) is included in CORINE checklist of threatened reptiles and protected by the Bern Convention (annex II) and by the Greek Law (Presidential Decree 67/81).
NOTES: Phocaena phocoena included in the software list of Annex II species as P. phocaena, which is misspelled.

VULNERABILITY

Apart from the expected development of tourism and the potential construction of large tourist units, the site is not under substantial pressure.

DESIGNATION

OWNERSHIP

Public ownership. Private ownership.

DOCUMENTATION

1) Diapoulis C. 1961. Endimika fyta ton Kykladon nison (Endemic plants of the Cyclades islands). Epetirida tis Etairias Kykladikon Meleton,Vol. A: 1-16.
2) Rechinger, K.H. (1943), Flora Aegaea. Denkschr. Akad. Wiss. Wien, Math. - Nat. Kl 105(1).
3) Tutin T. G. 1964-1978. Flora Europea. Cambridge University Press.
4) Lotze H.U. 1973. Die Schlangen der Erimonissia in den Kykladen (Griechenland). Salamandra, 9(2): 58-70.
5) Runemark H. 1968. Studies in the Aegean Flora. XIII. Tordylium L. (Umbelliferae). Bot. Not. 121: 233-258.
6) Runemark H., Snogerup S. and Nordenstam B. 1960. Studies in the Aegean Flora I. Floristic Notes. Bot. Not. 113: 421-450.
7) The Red Data Book of threatened vertebrates of Greece. 1992. Hellenic Ornithological Society.
8) Turland N.J., Chilton L. & Press J.R. 1993. Flora of the cretan area; Annotated Checklist & Atlas. The Natural History Museum, London pp. 439.
9) Helelnic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk Seal (HSSPMS). 1995. Information and rescue network in Greece. (3.2.c)
10) Helelnic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk Seal (HSSPMS). 1995. Monitoring of the monk seal (Monachus monachus). Celters in the area of the Cyclades. EU Report, p 15. (3.2.c)
11) Georghiou K. 1995. Checklist of Endemic, Rare and Threatened Plants of Greece. Draft. University of Athens. (3.3, 3.4, 4.2)
12) Krendl F. 1986. Die Arten der Gallium mollugo - Gruppe in Griechenland. Bot. Chron. 6-7: 1-170. (3.3).

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