Relict Forests of the Central Plateau (6650)
Mauritius, Africa
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Zosterops chloronothos | Mauritius Olive White-eye | CR | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Lalage typica | Mauritius Cuckooshrike | VU | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Hypsipetes olivaceus | Mauritius Bulbul | VU | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Foudia rubra | Mauritius Fody | EN | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Zosterops mauritianus | Mauritius Grey White-eye | LC | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Aerodramus francicus | Mascarene Swiftlet | NT | 2018 | B2 |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arecales | Tectiphiala ferox | Palmiste Bouglé | CR | 2014 | |
| Aves | Terpsiphone bourbonnensis | Mascarene Paradise-flycatcher | LR/lc | 2001 | |
| Aves | Anas melleri | Meller's Duck | LR/nt | 2001 | |
| Mammalia | Pteropus niger | Greater Mascarene Flying Fox | EN | 2014 | |
| Aves | Zosterops borbonicus | Mascarene Grey White-eye | LR/lc | 2001 | |
| Aves | Psittacula eques | Echo Parakeet | EN | 2014 | |
| Mammalia | Mormopterus acetabulosus | Natal Free-tailed Bat | VU | 2014 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2026) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Relict Forests of the Central Plateau. 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 Jun 13, 2026.