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Serra da Malcata Nature Reserve

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Serra da Malcata Nature Reserve
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Serra da Malcata Nature ReserveMap showing the location of Serra da Malcata Nature ReserveLocation in Portugal
LocationBetween the Castelo Branco, and Guarda Districts, Portugal
Coordinates40°15′N 7°02′W / 40.250°N 7.033°W / 40.250; -7.033
Area16.159 hectares (39.93 acres)
Max. elevation1,078 m (3,537 ft)
Established1981

Serra da Malcata Nature Reserve is a Portuguese nature reserve. It was created in 1981 as a way to protect the then existent populations of Iberian lynx and in 1988, it was made a special protected area for birds.

References

  1. ^ "Paul Do Boquilobo". Protected Planet. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
  2. "Reserva Natural da Serra da Malcata". natural.pt. Retrieved 29 September 2021.
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