Mouth of Samur river (1432)
Russia, Europe
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Vanellus gregarius | Sociable Lapwing | CR | 2007 | A1c |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Hydroprogne caspia | Caspian Tern | LC | 2007 | |
| Aves | Aquila heliaca | Eastern Imperial Eagle | VU | 2004 | |
| Aves | Anser erythropus | Lesser White-fronted Goose | VU | 2004 | |
| Aves | Luscinia megarhynchos | Common Nightingale | LC | 2007 | |
| Actinopterygii | Acipenser gueldenstaedtii | Russian Sturgeon | EN | 2004 | |
| Actinopterygii | Huso huso | Beluga | EN | 2004 | |
| Actinopterygii | Acipenser nudiventris | Ship Sturgeon | EN | 2004 | |
| Actinopterygii | Acipenser stellatus | Stellate Sturgeon | EN | 2004 | |
| Actinopterygii | Acipenser persicus | Persian Sturgeon | EN | 2004 | |
| Aves | Aquila clanga | Greater Spotted Eagle | VU | 2004 | |
| Actinopterygii | Acipenser ruthenus | Sterlet | VU | 2004 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2026) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Mouth of Samur river. 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 Apr 5, 2026.