Lake Alaotra NPA (6567)
Madagascar, Africa
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Gallinago macrodactyla | Madagascar Snipe | VU | 2018 | A1b |
| Mammalia | Hapalemur alaotrensis | Alaotra Reed Lemur | CR | 2018 | A1e |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Anas melleri | Meller's Duck | EN | 2018 | |
| Aves | Tachybaptus rufolavatus | Alaotra Grebe | CR | 2001 | |
| Aves | Ardea humbloti | Madagascar Heron | EN | 2018 | |
| Aves | Rallus madagascariensis | Madagascar Rail | LR/lc | 2001 | |
| Aves | Circus maillardi | LR/nt | 2001 | | |
| Aves | Ardeola idae | Madagascar Pond-heron | EN | 2018 | |
| Aves | Tachybaptus pelzelnii | Madagascar Grebe | VU | 2018 | |
| Aves | Circus macrosceles | Madagascar Marsh-harrier | EN | 2018 | |
| Aves | Aythya innotata | Madagascar Pochard | CR | 2001 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2026) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Lake Alaotra NPA. 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 1, 2026.