Lake Rukwa (6996)
Tanzania, Africa
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Plegadis falcinellus | Glossy Ibis | LR/lc | 2001 |  |
| Aves | Rynchops flavirostris | African Skimmer | NT | 2012 | |
| Aves | Chlidonias leucopterus | White-winged Tern | LR/lc | 2001 | |
| Aves | Plectropterus gambensis | Spur-winged Goose | LR/lc | 2001 | |
| Aves | Pelecanus onocrotalus | Great White Pelican | LC | 2012 | |
| Aves | Ploceus reichardi | Tanzania Masked-weaver | LR/lc | 2001 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Lake Rukwa. 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.