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close| Location | Yemen, 'Adan |
| Central coordinates | 53o 9.00' East 12o 8.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4ii, B1ii, B2 |
| Area | 5,600 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 780m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2001 |
Ornithological information See table for key species. The higher altitudes of Jazirat Darsa are covered with guano, and boobies in great numbers have been seen, presumably nesting Sula dactylatra and/or S. leucogaster.
Site description Jazirat Darsa (12°07'N 53°18'E, 1,640 ha) and Jazirat Semha (12°10'N 53°02'E, 3,980 ha) are two rather inaccessible islands, referred to as Al-Ikhwan (The Brothers), lying to the south-west of Socotra in the Gulf of Aden. Both are c.10-15 km long, rather flat-topped and sheer-sided.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jouanin's Petrel Bulweria fallax | non-breeding | 1993 | common [units unknown] | - | A1, A4ii, B1ii, B2 | Near Threatened |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Sea | major | |
| Coastline | minor | |
| Shrubland | major |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | minor |
| rangeland/pastureland | major |
Other biodiversity Flora: the important Socotran endemic species Dendrosicyos socotranus and Euphorbia arbuscula occur at the base of the escarpment on Jazirat Semha, indicating a potentially rich flora.
Management considerations Jazirat Darsa is infested with rats, which may severely inhibit the nesting success of the boobies. No other information is available on current problems or potential threats.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Al-Ikhwan. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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