Bahr Ibn Abbas - Ra's Isa (8340)
Yemen, Middle East
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2013
National site name: Bahr Ibn Abbas - Ra's Isa
Central coordinates: Latitude: 15.3567, Longitude: 42.6983
System: terrestrial, marine
Elevation (m): 0 to 10
Area of KBA (km2): 1104.77214
Protected area coverage (%): 4.58
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Manageability of the site: Site identified based on BirdLife International's Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, under which manageability is strongly recommended but not explicitly documented
Delineation rationale: Google Earth Engine
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Threats: coastal habitats, especially mangroves, impacted by floating rubbish and plastic.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Work & other activities | Only in the future |
Additional information
Contributors: Site identified based on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas by the BirdLife International Partnership