Lake Argyle (24820)
Australia, Australasia
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Anseranas semipalmata | Magpie Goose | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Anas superciliosa | Pacific Black Duck | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Himantopus leucocephalus | LC | 2009 | D1a | |
| Aves | Aythya australis | Hardhead | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Calidris subminuta | Long-toed Stint | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Calidris acuminata | Sharp-tailed Sandpiper | LC | 2009 | B1, D1a |
| Aves | Elseyornis melanops | Black-fronted Dotterel | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Dendrocygna arcuata | Wandering Whistling-duck | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Nettapus pulchellus | Green Pygmy-goose | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Charadrius ruficapillus | Red-capped Plover | LC | 2009 | D1a |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Ardeotis australis | Australian Bustard | NT | 2009 | |
| Aves | Charadrius veredus | Oriental Plover | LC | 2009 | |
| Aves | Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus | Black-necked Stork | NT | 2009 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Lake Argyle. 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 15, 2025.