Cosmoledo (6798)
Seychelles, Africa
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Sterna fuscata | Sooty Tern | LR/lc | 2001 | B1, D1a |
| Aves | Dromas ardeola | Crab-plover | LR/lc | 2001 | D1a |
| Aves | Phaethon rubricauda | Red-tailed Tropicbird | LR/lc | 2001 | D1a |
| Aves | Sula sula | Red-footed Booby | LR/lc | 2001 | D1a |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Arenaria interpres | Ruddy Turnstone | LR/lc | 2001 | |
| Aves | Sterna sumatrana | Black-naped Tern | LR/lc | 2001 | |
| Aves | Sterna bergii | Greater Crested Tern | LR/lc | 2001 | |
| Aves | Sula dactylatra | LR/lc | 2001 | | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Cosmoledo. 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.