Balabac Island (9756)
Philippines, Asia
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Ducula pickeringii | Grey Imperial-pigeon | VU | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Kittacincla nigra | White-vented Shama | LC | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Prionochilus plateni | Palawan Flowerpecker | LC | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Anthracoceros marchei | Palawan Hornbill | VU | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Trichastoma cinereiceps | Ashy-headed Babbler | LC | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Cyornis lemprieri | Palawan Blue-flycatcher | NT | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Malacopteron palawanense | Melodious Babbler | NT | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Pardaliparus amabilis | Palawan Tit | NT | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Prioniturus platenae | Blue-headed Racquet-tail | VU | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Chloropsis palawanensis | Yellow-throated Leafbird | LC | 2018 | B2 |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphibia | Limnonectes acanthi | VU | 2006 | | |
| Polyalthia elmeri | VU | 2006 | | ||
| Aves | Ptilocichla falcata | Falcated Wren-babbler | VU | 2006 | |
| Mammalia | Crocidura palawanensis | Palawan Shrew | VU | 2006 | |
| Mammalia | Acerodon leucotis | Palawan Flying Fox | VU | 2006 | |
| Ericales | Ardisia squamulosa | VU | 2006 | | |
| Aves | Otus fuliginosus | Palawan Scops-owl | LR/nt | 2001 | |
| Mammalia | Tupaia palawanensis | Palawan Treeshrew | VU | 2006 | |
| Reptilia | Trimeresurus schultzei | Schultze's Pit Viper | LC | 2006 | |
| Reptilia | Lycodon philippinus | VU | 2006 | | |
| Amphibia | Megophrys ligayae | Palawan Horned Frog | EN | 2006 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Balabac Island. 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 13, 2025.