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close| Location | Saudi Arabia, 'Asir |
| Central coordinates | 41o 53.20' East 17o 48.20' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2 |
| Area | 200 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 10m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2001 |
Ornithological information See box for key species. Other breeding species include Butorides striatus and Pandion haliaetus, and possibly Pelecanus rufescens (also winters: max. 35), Platalea leucorodia, Acrocephalus stentoreus and A. baeticatus.
Site description An area of mangrove on the southern Red Sea shore, c.20 km north-west of the town of Shuqaiq (west of ad-Darb). A shallow bay with large intertidal mudflats, stands of mangrove Avicennia and offshore seagrass beds. There is a local fishery.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-eyed Gull Larus leucophthalmus | winter | 1993 | 45 individuals | good | A1, B2 | Near Threatened |
| Collared Kingfisher Todiramphus chloris | resident | 1993 | 2-5 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Sea | minor | |
| Forest | major | |
| Coastline | major |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| rangeland/pastureland | minor |
| forestry | minor |
Other biodiversity Mammals: Dugong dugon (V).
Management considerations There are presently local threats from small-scale cutting of mangrove and grazing by camels, but plans to develop shrimp farms in the future are a critical threat to the mangrove. The area is not proposed for protection in the NCWCD System Plan for Protected Areas.
References Stagg (1984a).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Shuqaiq mangrove. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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