Wadi Ayhaft, Socotra (8374)
Yemen, Middle East
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2016
National site name: Wadi Ayhaft, Socotra
Central coordinates: Latitude: 12.6000, Longitude: 53.9833
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 50 to 800
Area of KBA (km2): 11.81483
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Additional biodiversity: Important for Odonata.
Delineation rationale: 2008-12-11 (BL Secretariat): Polygon follows Wadi Ayheft 'Indicator Site' & 'SSSI' polygons (provided by RBGE to BirdLife in 2000).
Habitats
Summary of habitats in KBA: Habitat: Granite and limestone slopes with abundant running water. Densly wooded, with sub-montane semi-deciduous thicket.
Land use: military | rangeland/pastureland | tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 5 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 5 | |
| Shrubland | 85 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 5 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Threats: timber collection and over-grazing.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Work & other activities | Ongoing |