Great Nicobar, Little Nicobar (18004)
India, Asia
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphibia | Polypedates insularis | Nicobarese Tree Frog | NT | 2023 | B1 |
| Mammalia | Crocidura nicobarica | Nicobar Shrew | CR | 2018 | A1e |
| Aves | Megapodius nicobariensis | Nicobar Scrubfowl | VU | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Psittacula caniceps | Nicobar Parakeet | NT | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Columba palumboides | Andaman Woodpigeon | NT | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Macropygia rufipennis | Andaman Cuckoo-dove | LC | 2018 | B2 |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | Year | IUCN Red List Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Ninox affinis | Andaman Boobook | 2004 | LC |
| Aves | Accipiter butleri | Nicobar Sparrowhawk | 2004 | VU |
| Aves | Sturnia erythropygia | White-headed Starling | 2004 | LC |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Great Nicobar, Little Nicobar. 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 Oct 19, 2025.