Karun river marshes (8122)
Iran, Islamic Republic of, Middle East
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Anser erythropus | Lesser White-fronted Goose | T | 1994 | A1b, A1d, D1a |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Marmaronetta angustirostris | Marbled Teal | T | 1994 | |
| Aves | Tadorna ferruginea | Ruddy Shelduck | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Limosa limosa | Black-tailed Godwit | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Grus grus | Common Crane | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Anser albifrons | Greater White-fronted Goose | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Threskiornis aethiopicus | LR/lc | 1994 | | |
| Aves | Anser anser | Greylag Goose | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Anas crecca | Common Teal | LR/lc | 1994 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2026) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Karun river marshes. 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 17, 2026.