Country/territory: United Arab Emirates
IBA Criteria met: A1, A3 (2017)
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Area: 95,000 ha
Protection status:
Most recent IBA monitoring assessment | |||
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Year of assessment | Threat score (pressure) | Condition score (state) | Action score (response) |
2017 | medium | unfavourable | medium |
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Site description
Key biodiversity
Al Marmoom is home to more than 204 species of native birds, 158 species of migratory birds, 26 species of reptiles, nine mammal species, and 39 species of plants. It provides a sanctuary for 19 species of endangered animals and birds and houses between 300 to 500 large flamingos - the highest concentration in a desert region in the country.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Al Marmoom Desert. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 08/03/2021.