Akpetky lakes and surrounding Aralkum Desert (29349)
Uzbekistan, Central Asia
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Netta rufina | Red-crested Pochard | LC | 2016 | D1a |
| Aves | Pelecanus crispus | Dalmatian Pelican | NT | 2016 | D1a |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Sylvia nana | Desert Warbler | LC | 2011 | |
| Aves | Podoces panderi | Turkestan Ground-jay | LC | 2011 | |
| Aves | Dendrocopos leucopterus | White-winged Woodpecker | LC | 2011 | |
| Aves | Podiceps cristatus | Great Crested Grebe | LC | 2011 | |
| Aves | Corvus ruficollis | Brown-necked Raven | LC | 2011 | |
| Aves | Hippolais rama | Sykes's Warbler | LC | 2011 | |
| Aves | Emberiza bruniceps | Red-headed Bunting | LC | 2011 | |
| Aves | Pelecanus onocrotalus | Great White Pelican | LC | 2011 | |
| Aves | Oxyura leucocephala | White-headed Duck | EN | 2011 | |
| Aves | Passer ammodendri | Saxaul Sparrow | LC | 2011 | |
| Aves | Caprimulgus aegyptius | Egyptian Nightjar | LC | 2011 | |
| Aves | Rhodopechys obsoletus | Desert Finch | LC | 2011 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2026) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Akpetky lakes and surrounding Aralkum Desert. Extracted from the World Database of Key Biodiversity Areas. Developed by the Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership: BirdLife International, IUCN, American Bird Conservancy, Amphibian Survival Alliance, Conservation International, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, Global Environment Facility, Re:wild, NatureServe, Rainforest Trust, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, World Wildlife Fund and Wildlife Conservation Society. Downloaded from https://keybiodiversityareas.org/ on Nov 15, 2026.