Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (18254)
India, Asia
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Anthus nilghiriensis | Nilgiri Pipit | VU | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Eumyias albicaudatus | Nilgiri Flycatcher | LC | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Myiomela albiventris | White-bellied Sholakili | VU | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Ficedula nigrorufa | Black-and-orange Flycatcher | LC | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Schoenicola platyurus | Broad-tailed Grassbird | VU | 2018 | B2 |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphibia | Raorchestes glandulosus | Southern Bubble-nest Frog | VU | 2007 | |
| Amphibia | Melanobatrachus indicus | EN | 2007 | | |
| Amphibia | Indirana leptodactyla | Boulenger's Indian Frog | EN | 2007 | |
| Amphibia | Indirana brachytarsus | Günther's Leaping Frog | EN | 2007 | |
| Amphibia | Duttaphrynus beddomii | Beddome's Toad | EN | 2007 | |
| Amphibia | Nyctibatrachus beddomii | EN | 2007 | | |
| Laurales | Neolitsea fischeri | VU | 2007 | | |
| Aves | Ocyceros griseus | Malabar Grey Hornbill | LC | 2004 | |
| Gentianales | Tarenna nilagirica | VU | 2007 | | |
| Ericales | Palaquium bourdillonii | VU | 2007 | | |
| Malvales | Pterospermum reticulatum | VU | 2007 | | |
| Oxalidales | Elaeocarpus venustus | VU | 2007 | | |
| Laurales | Litsea beddomei | EN | 2007 | | |
| Magnoliales | Orophea uniflora | VU | 2007 | | |
| Myrtales | Syzygium travancoricum | CR | 2007 | | |
| Aves | Gyps bengalensis | White-rumped Vulture | CR | 2007 | |
| Aves | Garrulax delesserti | Wynaad Laughingthrush | LC | 2004 | |
| Aves | Pycnonotus priocephalus | Grey-headed Bulbul | LC | 2004 | |
| Mammalia | Panthera tigris | Tiger | EN | 2007 | |
| Mammalia | Cuon alpinus | Dhole | VU | 2007 | |
| Mammalia | Latidens salimalii | Salim Ali's Fruit Bat | CR | 2007 | |
| Mammalia | Martes gwatkinsii | Nilgiri Marten | VU | 2007 | |
| Reptilia | Indotestudo travancorica | Travancore Tortoise | VU | 2007 | |
| Reptilia | Platyplectrurus trilineatus | Anaimalai Reddish-brown Worm Snake | LC | 2007 | |
| Aves | Cyornis pallipes | White-bellied Blue-flycatcher | LC | 2004 | |
| Aves | Nectarinia minima | Crimson-backed Sunbird | LC | 2004 | |
| Aves | Turdoides subrufa | Rufous Babbler | LC | 2004 | |
| Aves | Gallinago nemoricola | Wood Snipe | VU | 2004 | |
| Gentianales | Ochreinauclea missionis | VU | 2007 | | |
| Myrtales | Syzygium chavaran | EN | 2007 | | |
| Malpighiales | Poeciloneuron pauciflorum | CR | 2007 | | |
| Magnoliales | Gymnacranthera canarica | VU | 2007 | | |
| Myrtales | Syzygium occidentale | VU | 2007 | | |
| Malpighiales | Aporosa bourdillonii | EN | 2007 | | |
| Oxalidales | Elaeocarpus recurvatus | VU | 2007 | | |
| Malvales | Vateria indica | CR | 2007 | | |
| Myrtales | Syzygium densiflorum | VU | 2007 | | |
| Aves | Columba elphinstonii | Nilgiri Woodpigeon | VU | 2007 | |
| Aves | Brachypteryx major | VU | 2007 | | |
| Mammalia | Trachypithecus johnii | Nilgiri Langur | VU | 2007 | |
| Mammalia | Melursus ursinus | Sloth Bear | VU | 2007 | |
| Mammalia | Lutrogale perspicillata | Smooth-coated Otter | VU | 2007 | |
| Mammalia | Elephas maximus | Asian Elephant | EN | 2007 | |
| Mammalia | Petinomys fuscocapillus | TRAVANCORE FLYING SQUIRREL | LR/lc | 2007 | |
| Mammalia | Macaca silenus | Lion-tailed Macaque | EN | 2007 | |
| Mammalia | Ratufa indica | Indian Giant Squirrel | VU | 2007 | |
| Mammalia | Lutra lutra | Eurasian Otter | VU | 2007 | |
| Aves | Dendrocitta leucogastra | White-bellied Treepie | LC | 2004 | |
| Aves | Aquila clanga | Greater Spotted Eagle | VU | 2007 | |
| Aves | Gyps indicus | Indian Vulture | CR | 2007 | |
| Aves | Psittacula columboides | Malabar Parakeet | LC | 2004 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2026) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. 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 Jan 12, 2026.