North-west Vella Lavella (27489)
Solomon Islands, Australasia
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Monarcha richardsii | White-capped Monarch | LC | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Myzomela eichhorni | Crimson-rumped Myzomela | LC | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Zosterops vellalavella | Vella Lavella White-eye | NT | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Symposiachrus browni | Kolombangara Monarch | NT | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Centropus milo | Buff-headed Coucal | LC | 2018 | B2 |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mammalia | Pteropus admiralitatum | Admiralty Flying Fox | LC | 2012 | |
| Mammalia | Dobsonia inermis | Solomons Bare-backed Fruit Bat | LC | 2012 | |
| Mammalia | Pteropus woodfordi | Dwarf Flying Fox | VU | 2012 | |
| Aves | Rhipidura cockerelli | White-winged Fantail | NT | 2010 | |
| Mammalia | Melonycteris fardoulisi | Fardoulis's Blossom Bat | LC | 2012 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: North-west Vella Lavella. 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 13, 2025.