Southwest Iberian Mediterranean sclerophyllous and mixed forests
| Southwest Iberian Mediterranean sclerophyllous and mixed forests | |
|---|---|
Location of the ecoregion (in purple) | |
| Ecology | |
| Realm | Palearctic |
| Biome | Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub |
| Borders | |
| Geography | |
| Area | 70,407 km2 (27,184 sq mi) |
| Countries | |
| Regions of Portugal and autonomous communities of Spain | |
| Conservation | |
| Conservation status | critical/endangered |
| Protected | 14,761 km2 (21%) |
The Southwest Iberian Mediterranean sclerophyllous and mixed forests is a Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub ecoregion in southwestern Europe. It occupies the southwestern Iberian Peninsula, encompassing coastal lowlands and mountains in portions of Portugal and Spain.
The ecoregion has a Mediterranean climate, moderated by the influence of the Atlantic Ocean. Summer temperatures tend to be cooler than other Mediterranean climate regions, and winter frosts are rare below 1500 metres.