Liwonde National Park (6676)
Malawi, Africa
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Agapornis lilianae | Nyasa Lovebird | NT | 2025 | B1 |
| Actinopterygii | Oreochromis squamipinnis | Chambo | CR | 2025 | A1c |
| Actinopterygii | Labeo mesops | Ntchila | CR | 2025 | A1a, A1c |
| Actinopterygii | Oreochromis karongae | Chambo | CR | 2025 | A1c |
| Mammalia | Hippopotamus amphibius | Hippopotamus | VU | 2025 | A1b, A1d |
| Mammalia | Loxodonta africana | African Savanna Elephant | EN | 2025 | A1c |
| Aves | Gyps africanus | White-backed Vulture | CR | 2025 | A1a, A1c |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Liwonde National Park. 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 14, 2025.