Phoenix Islands Marine (31023)
Kiribati, Oceania
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Fregata ariel | Lesser Frigatebird | LC | 2012 | D1a |
| Aves | Phaethon rubricauda | Red-tailed Tropicbird | LC | 2012 | D1a |
| Aves | Anous stolidus | Brown Noddy | LC | 2012 | D1a |
| Aves | Pterodroma alba | Phoenix Petrel | EN | 2012 | A1c |
| Aves | Puffinus nativitatis | Christmas Shearwater | LC | 2012 | D1a |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Sterna lunata | Grey-backed Tern | LC | 2012 | |
| Aves | Sula dactylatra | Masked Booby | LC | 2012 | |
| Aves | Procelsterna cerulea | Blue Noddy | LC | 2012 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2026) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Phoenix Islands Marine. 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 17, 2026.