Mukurthi National Park (Nilgiris) (18397)
India, Asia
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Myiomela major | Nilgiri Sholakili | EN | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Anthus nilghiriensis | Nilgiri Pipit | VU | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Trochalopteron cachinnans | Nilgiri Chilappan | EN | 2018 | B2 |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphibia | Micrixalus phyllophilus | Nilgiri Dancing Frog | VU | 2007 | |
| Amphibia | Raorchestes signatus | Cross-backed Bush Frog | EN | 2007 | |
| Amphibia | Raorchestes tinniens | Spotted Bush Frog | EN | 2007 | |
| Aves | Columba elphinstonii | Nilgiri Woodpigeon | VU | 2004 | |
| Aves | Nectarinia minima | Crimson-backed Sunbird | LC | 2004 | |
| Aves | Ficedula nigrorufa | Black-and-rufous Flycatcher | NT | 2004 | |
| Mammalia | Panthera tigris | Tiger | EN | 2007 | |
| Mammalia | Elephas maximus | Asian Elephant | EN | 2007 | |
| Mammalia | Platacanthomys lasiurus | MALABAR SPINY DORMOUSE | LR/lc | 2007 | |
| Mammalia | Ratufa indica | Indian Giant Squirrel | VU | 2007 | |
| Mammalia | Paradoxurus jerdoni | Brown Palm Civet | VU | 2007 | |
| Mammalia | Nilgiritragus hylocrius | Nilgiri Tahr | EN | 2007 | |
| Aves | Garrulax cachinnans | EN | 2004 | | |
| Aves | Eumyias albicaudatus | Nilgiri Flycatcher | NT | 2004 | |
| Aves | Brachypteryx major | VU | 2004 | | |
| Mammalia | Cuon alpinus | Dhole | VU | 2007 | |
| Mammalia | Martes gwatkinsii | Nilgiri Marten | VU | 2007 | |
| Mammalia | Suncus montanus | Sri Lanka Highland Shrew | VU | 2007 | |
| Mammalia | Suncus dayi | DAY'S SHREW | VU | 2007 | |
| Reptilia | Ahaetulla perroteti | Perrotet's Vine Snake | EN | 2007 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Mukurthi National Park (Nilgiris). 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 Dec 12, 2025.