Mývatn-Laxá (524)
Iceland, Europe
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Histrionicus histrionicus | Harlequin Duck | LR/lc | 2000 |  |
| Aves | Bucephala islandica | Barrow's Goldeneye | LR/lc | 2000 | |
| Aves | Cygnus cygnus | Whooper Swan | LR/lc | 2000 | |
| Aves | Aythya marila | Greater Scaup | LR/lc | 2000 | |
| Aves | Podiceps auritus | Horned Grebe | LR/lc | 2000 | |
| Aves | Mergus merganser | Goosander | LR/lc | 2000 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Mývatn-Laxá. 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.