Arafura Swamp (23413)
Australia, Australasia
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Egretta picata | Pied Heron | LC | 2009 | B1, D1a |
| Aves | Plegadis falcinellus | Glossy Ibis | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Threskiornis molucca | Australian Ibis | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Anseranas semipalmata | Magpie Goose | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Threskiornis spinicollis | Straw-necked Ibis | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus | Black-necked Stork | NT | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Antigone rubicunda | Brolga | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Tringa brevipes | Grey-tailed Tattler | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Platalea regia | Royal Spoonbill | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Calidris tenuirostris | Great Knot | LC | 2009 | A1a, A1c, D1a |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Radjah radjah | Radjah Shelduck | LC | 2009 | |
| Aves | Ardeotis australis | Australian Bustard | NT | 2009 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Arafura Swamp. 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 Nov 7, 2025.