Gulf of Salwah (8265)
Saudi Arabia, Middle East
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Phalacrocorax nigrogularis | Socotra Cormorant | NT | 1994 | A1b, B1, D1a |
| Aves | Sterna repressa | White-cheeked Tern | LR/lc | 1994 | D1a |
| Aves | Sterna bengalensis | Lesser Crested Tern | LR/lc | 1994 | D1a |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Podiceps cristatus | Great Crested Grebe | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Egretta gularis | Western Reef-egret | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Podiceps nigricollis | Black-necked Grebe | LR/lc | 1994 | |
| Aves | Larus cachinnans | LR/lc | 1994 | | |
| Aves | Sterna anaethetus | Bridled Tern | LR/lc | 1994 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2026) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Gulf of Salwah. 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.