Serra da Malcata Nature Reserve

Serra da Malcata Nature Reserve
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Location 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.

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