Hamaderoh plateau and scarp, Socotra (8378)
Yemen, Middle East
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Onychognathus frater | Socotra Starling | LC | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Incana incana | Socotra Warbler | LC | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Passer insularis | Socotra Sparrow | LC | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Chalcomitra balfouri | Socotra Sunbird | LC | 2018 | B2 |
| Aves | Rhynchostruthus socotranus | Socotra Grosbeak | LC | 2018 | B2 |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Buteo socotraensis | Socotra Buzzard | VU | 2014 | |
| Aves | Neophron percnopterus | Egyptian Vulture | EN | 2014 | |
| Aves | Otus socotranus | Socotra Scops-owl | LC | 2014 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Hamaderoh plateau and scarp, Socotra. Extracted from the World Database of Key Biodiversity Areas. Developed by the Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership: BirdLife International, IUCN, American Bird Conservancy, Amphibian Survival Alliance, Conservation International, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, Global Environment Facility, Re:wild, NatureServe, Rainforest Trust, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, World Wildlife Fund and Wildlife Conservation Society. Downloaded from https://keybiodiversityareas.org/ on Dec 20, 2025.