Islands north of Al-Hudaydah (8337)
Yemen, Middle East
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2013
National site name: Islands north of Al-Hudaydah
Central coordinates: Latitude: 15.7133, Longitude: 42.4333
System: terrestrial, marine
Elevation (m): 0 to 36
Area of KBA (km2): 243.92689
Protected area coverage (%): 0.00
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: There are numerous islands north of Kamaran island which extend to the Farasan Bank of Saudi Arabia; they include: Kadaman, Hataban, Badi, Uqban, Kutamah, Qusur & Tiqfash.
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: Moved and edited legacy KBA boundary to properly cover islands and their surrounding marine area along World Imagery.
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Threats: none recorded; some military presence.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Work & other activities | Ongoing |
Additional information
Contributors: Site identified based on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas by the BirdLife International Partnership