Tugela - Bushmans Thornveld (100960)
South Africa, Africa
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Geronticus calvus | Southern Bald Ibis | VU | 2024 | A1b |
| Lamiales | Barleria greenii | CR | 2024 | A1a, A1e, B1, B3a | |
| Fabales | Calpurnia woodii | VU | 2024 | A1b, B1, B3a | |
| Mammalia | Redunca fulvorufula | Mountain Reedbuck | EN | 2024 | A1c |
| Actinopterygii | Labeo rubromaculatus | Tugela Labeo | VU | 2024 | A1b |
| Actinopterygii | Oreochromis mossambicus | Mozambique Tilapia | VU | 2024 | A1d |
| Lamiales | Barleria argillicola | CR | 2024 | A1a, B1, B3a | |
Ecosystems
| Name | Ecosystem RedList category | Assessment date | Global extent | Site extent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thukela Thornveld | Least Concern (LC) | 2018 | 1608.3918 | 476.9378203 |
| Thukela Valley Bushveld | Least Concern (LC) | 2018 | 1934.8722 | 582.0399796 |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2026) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Tugela - Bushmans Thornveld. 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 Jun 13, 2026.