Data Zone
Country/territory: Yemen
IBA criteria met: A1, A2 (2014)
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Area: 2,500 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2016 | favourable | medium | negligible |
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Site description (2014 baseline)
An upland limestone plateau in northwest Socotra, rising from 550-700 m, with a rich mosaic of mainly Lyceum woodland with grasses and woody herbs, especially Pulicaria and some Tamarix. An important and well-managed area for sheep grazing.
Key biodiversity
One of the most important sites on Socotra for bird biodiversity. Surveyed 2000-2006.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Jabal Ma'alah / Ma'alah Plateau (Socotra) (Yemen). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/jabal-maalah--maalah-plateau-(socotra)-iba-yemen on 23/11/2024.