United Arab Emirates

Official name
United Arab Emirates
ISO alpha-2 code
AE
ISO alpha-3 code
ARE
ISO numeric-3 code
784
Continent
Asia

Bromus madritensis | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
United Arab Emirates
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
Bromus madritensis is annual grass species with stems standing up to 40 cm high (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Norton et al. 2009). The leaves are flat and covered in white hairs, while the flower spikelets are green or purple and are present between February and May (Jongbloed et al. 2003). It grows on sand, gravel plains or abandoned fields (Jongbloed et al. 2003).
Taxon
Taxa
Bromus madritensis | L.
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Bromus madritensis is found in the Ru'us al-Jibal, although the localities shown in Jongbloed et al. (2003) are outside the UAE. It is also reported from Wadi Wurayah National Park (Jongbloed et al. 2003; Feulner 2011, 2016), and from wadi slopes in Wadi Ghalilah in northern R'as al Khaimah (Sharjah Seedbank & Herbarium). Fawzi and Karim (2007) mention this species from the Al Ain region, but this requires confirmation. The species is likely under-recorded and probably has a wider distribution than shown. Globally, this species occurs in North Africa, southern Europe and the Middle East (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2018).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Least Concern
Assessment status abreviation
LC
About the assessment
Assessment year
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Affliation of assessor(s)/contributors/reviewers listed on assessment
Government
IGO
Assessor affiliation specific
Government|IGO
Assessment rationale/justification
This species has a relatively scattered known distribution within the UAE. However, the species is almost certainly under-recorded, and it is considered to be Least Concern.
Criteria system
Criteria system specifics
IUCN v3.1 + Regional Guidelines v4.0
Criteria system used
IUCN
Criteria Citation
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Endemism
Endemic to region
Not_assigned
Endemism Notes
Is an endemic?: Not_assigned
Conservation
Threats listed in assessment
Wadi Ghalilah is heavily impacted by a large limestone quarry, however this species is found on wadi slopes there, and it is not known if the quarry impacts the species.
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Bromus lanceolatus | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
United Arab Emirates
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This species has been recorded from plantations and mountains (F. Karim via G.R. Feulner pers. comm. 2019).
Taxon
Taxa
Bromus lanceolatus | Roth
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
UAE records of this species are from F. Karim (G.R. Feulner pers. comm. 2019); from plantations and mountains near Masafi and Dibba. The species was Not Evaluated for the 2010 Red Data Book (MEW 2010) as, at the time, its presence was known from a single mention by Cope (2007) and identity of these records requires confirmation (S. Ghazanfar pers. comm. 2018). It is also unclear whether this species is native or introduced to the UAE. Globally, the species has a circum-Mediterranean distribution, extending eastwards to Central Asia; occurs in the UAE, but only doubtfully present in Saudi Arabia (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Data Deficient
Assessment status abreviation
DD
About the assessment
Assessment year
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Affliation of assessor(s)/contributors/reviewers listed on assessment
Government
IGO
Assessor affiliation specific
Government|IGO
Assessment rationale/justification
There still appears to be uncertainty regarding the exact distribution of this species within the UAE. Confirmation of the presence and distribution of this species in the country is needed, in addition to its origin, and it is therefore considered Data Deficient.
Criteria system
Criteria system specifics
IUCN v3.1 + Regional Guidelines v4.0
Criteria system used
IUCN
Criteria Citation
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Endemism
Endemic to region
Not_assigned
Endemism Notes
Is an endemic?: Not_assigned
Conservation
Threats listed in assessment
Without detailed information on the distribution in the UAE, little can be said about threats.
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Bromus fasciculatus | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
United Arab Emirates
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This species is known to grow on open slopes within the Ru'us al-Jibal, at high elevations (Feulner 2011). There is little other available information on the habitats and ecology of this species.
Taxon
Taxa
Bromus fasciculatus | C.Presl
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
Taxonomic Notes
The species is considered valid as Anisantha fasciculata (C.Presl) Nevski by Valdés and Scholz (1992).
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Within the UAE, it is known to occur in the Ru'us al-Jibal (Feulner 2011), north of Jebel Mebrah (Jebel Yibir) and a small number of other jebels. In this area it is considered to preferentially grow at higher elevations, with records from 1,250 m to 1,650 m (G.R. Feulner, in litt, MEW 2010, Feulner 2011). Globally, the native range of this species spans across the Mediterranean, northern Africa and to Afghanistan, including Sudan (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019). Plants of the World Online does not list the UAE as a native country of occurrence for this species (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Data Deficient
Assessment status abreviation
DD
About the assessment
Assessment year
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Affliation of assessor(s)/contributors/reviewers listed on assessment
Government
IGO
Assessor affiliation specific
Government|IGO
Assessment rationale/justification
There is little available information on this species within the UAE. Although it is known to occur in the Ru'us al-Jibal, a detailed distribution within this area is lacking. Therefore, it is currently assessed as Data Deficient.
Criteria system
Criteria system specifics
IUCN v3.1 + Regional Guidelines v4.0
Criteria system used
IUCN
Criteria Citation
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Endemism
Endemic to region
Not_assigned
Endemism Notes
Is an endemic?: Not_assigned
Conservation
Threats listed in assessment
There is no information available.
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Bromus danthoniae | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
United Arab Emirates
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This annual coarse-headed grass species has been recorded growing on ridge-tops, in addition to stony slopes and gullies (Feulner 2016, Judas 2016). It is also known to grow on open slopes within its range (Feulner 2011).
Taxon
Taxa
Bromus danthoniae | Trin.
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
Within the UAE, this species is known to occur in the Wadi Wurayah National Park and in the Ru'us al-Jibal (Judas 2016). It is considered to be restricted to this general area, in addition to typically growing at high elevations only (Judas 2016). In the mountains, the species is generally found from c.700 m elevation. Globally, the native range of this species spans from Turkey to Tibet, encompassing the Arabian Peninsula (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Least Concern
Assessment status abreviation
LC
About the assessment
Assessment year
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Affliation of assessor(s)/contributors/reviewers listed on assessment
Government
IGO
Assessor affiliation specific
Government|IGO
Assessment rationale/justification
This species is recorded at higher elevations from the Ru'us al-Jibal and the Hajar Mountains, including Wadi Wurayah National Park which is a protected area, although there are not many records. It is tentatively considered here to be Least Concern.
Criteria system
Criteria system specifics
IUCN v3.1 + Regional Guidelines v4.0
Criteria system used
IUCN
Criteria Citation
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Endemism
Endemic to region
Not_assigned
Endemism Notes
Is an endemic?: Not_assigned
Conservation
Threats listed in assessment
There are no widespread threats.
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Aristida adscensionis | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
United Arab Emirates
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This species is an annual or sometimes perennial grass that grows in sands and gravels, and flowers from February to June (Jongbloed et al. 2003). In Wadi Wurayah, Feulner (2016) found the species in all habitats except pools.
Taxon
Taxa
Aristida adscensionis | L.
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
In the UAE, this species is distributed widely across most of the eastern Emirates (Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Umm al-Quwain and Ras al-Khaimah) and is present in the northern-most parts of Abu Dhabi Emirate (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Al Meharibi et al. 2019). The species is present in Wadi Wurayah (Feulner 2016) and through the Ru'us al-Jibal from c.100 m to at least c.1,400 m asl (Feulner 2011). The species is also recorded from Jebel Hafeet (including Wadi Tarabat; Western 1982, Fawzi and Ksiksi 2012). Globally, this species is widely distributed across the southern USA, Central and South America, Africa, southern Europe and much of Asia (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2018).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Least Concern
Assessment status abreviation
LC
About the assessment
Assessment year
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Affliation of assessor(s)/contributors/reviewers listed on assessment
Government
IGO
Assessor affiliation specific
Government|IGO
Assessment rationale/justification
This species is widespread across eastern parts of the UAE, including the Hajar Mountains and Jebel Hafeet. The extent of occurrence (EOO) is estimated to exceed 13,500 km<sup>2</sup>, however, the area of occupancy cannot be estimated as detailed distribution records are not available. Whilst the species may be impacted by grazing, this is not expected to be significant, and the species is assessed as Least Concern.
Criteria system
Criteria system specifics
IUCN v3.1 + Regional Guidelines v4.0
Criteria system used
IUCN
Criteria Citation
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Endemism
Endemic to region
Not_assigned
Endemism Notes
Is an endemic?: Not_assigned
Conservation
Threats listed in assessment
Grazing by livestock may impact the species in parts of its range. Fawzi and Ksiksi (2012) found the species present within the upper part of the wadi in the area protected from grazing by fencing, but less common from the lower un-fenced area.
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Hyparrhenia hirta | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
United Arab Emirates
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This plant species is a perennial grass, with stems that reach up to 100 cm in height, which also forms tussocks (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Norton et al. 2009). It has narrowly linear leaves, which are rolled or folded, in addition to inflorescence spikes which flower between March and May (Jongbloed et al. 2003). The typical habitat for this species is sand and silt between rocks, in addition to wadis and wadi banks (Jongbloed et al. 2003, Feulner 2011). It has been described as a drought-resistant species (Feulner 2011).
Taxon
Taxa
Hyparrhenia hirta | (L.) Stapf
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
These plants are widespread along the Arabian Gulf coast as well as in the Hajar Mountains (Jongbloed et al. 2003). Additionally, it occurs in Ru'us al-Jibal and at Jebel Hafeet (Feulner 2011, Sakkir and Brown 2014). This species has been recorded at elevations of up to around 1,650 m (Feulner 2011). Outside the Arabian Peninsula, it is native to Africa and from the Mediterranean to Pakistan (Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2018).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Least Concern
Assessment status abreviation
LC
About the assessment
Assessment year
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Affliation of assessor(s)/contributors/reviewers listed on assessment
Government
IGO
Assessor affiliation specific
Government|IGO
Assessment rationale/justification
This species is relatively widespread in the UAE, occurring both along the Arabian Gulf coast and in the Hajar Mountain range. It can occur up to high elevations and makes use of both sand and rocky habitats. In addition, it is considered to be a locally common plant. Therefore, it is assessed as Least Concern.
Criteria system
Criteria system specifics
IUCN v3.1 + Regional Guidelines v4.0
Criteria system used
IUCN
Criteria Citation
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Endemism
Endemic to region
Not_assigned
Endemism Notes
Is an endemic?: Not_assigned
Conservation
Threats listed in assessment
This species has been known to be grazed by native species such as gazelle and ibex, however it is not known whether this poses a threat to Hyparrhenia hirta (Ghazanfar and Fisher 1998).
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Cyperus jeminicus | UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants

Publication
UAE National Red List of Vascular Plants
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
United Arab Emirates
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
No
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
The two known RBGE specimens were collected from rocky hills within the desert.
Taxon
Taxa
Cyperus jeminicus | Rottb.
Taxonomic Group
Plants
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Flowering Plants
Assessed taxon level
Species
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
The distribution of this species within the UAE is uncertain, as a result of confusion with other members of the genus. It is considered present in the country by RBG Edinburgh (A. Forrest pers. comm. 2018), and the RBG Edinburgh Herbarium holds two specimens; from <a href=""http://data.rbge.org.uk/herb/E00209886"">Qarn Naswa </a>and <a href=""http://data.rbge.org.uk/herb/E00209881"">Jebel Milaya (Meleiha)</a>, both originally determined as C. conglomeratus. The native range of the species is from Cape Verde, West tropical Africa, through the Arabian Peninsula to north-western India and the western Indian Ocean (Väre and Kukkonen 2005, Board of Trustees, RBG Kew 2019).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Data Deficient
Assessment status abreviation
DD
About the assessment
Assessment year
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Affliation of assessor(s)/contributors/reviewers listed on assessment
Government
IGO
Assessor affiliation specific
Government|IGO
Assessment rationale/justification
The distribution of this species within the UAE is uncertain as a result of confusion with other members of the genus and, at present, it is known from just two localities: Qarn Naswa and Jebel Meleiha. The species is considered Data Deficient, and confirmation of the distribution of the species in the UAE is required, in addition to a review of the identity of other Cyperus records.
Criteria system
Criteria system specifics
IUCN v3.1 + Regional Guidelines v4.0
Criteria system used
IUCN
Criteria Citation
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Endemism
Endemic to region
Not_assigned
Endemism Notes
Is an endemic?: Not_assigned
Conservation
Threats listed in assessment
Both known localities in the UAE are in protected areas, however, without a better understanding of the distribution of this species in the UAE, nothing can be said of potential threats.
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Sphyraena obtusata | UAE National Red List of Marine Species: Reef-building corals, cartilaginous fishes and select bony fishes

Publication
UAE National Red List of Marine Species: Reef-building corals, cartilaginous fishes and select bony fishes
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
United Arab Emirates
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
Yes
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This species inhabits bays and estuaries over grass beds and sandy areas (Relyea 1981). Juveniles form large shoals in midwater, while adults form smaller schools near the bottom (Randall 1995). The maximum total length is about 35 cm, commonly to 30 cm (Senou 2001).
Taxon
Taxa
Sphyraena obtusata | Cuvier, 1829
Taxonomic Group
Vertebrates
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Fishes
Assessed taxon level
Species
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
This species occurs throughout UAE waters. Globally, it is widespread in the Indo-West Pacific. It is easily confused with Sphyraena flavicauda (Senou 2001).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Least Concern
Assessment status abreviation
LC
About the assessment
Assessment year
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Affliation of assessor(s)/contributors/reviewers listed on assessment
Government
IGO
Assessor affiliation specific
Government|IGO
Assessment rationale/justification
This coastal and estuarine species occurs throughout UAE waters. Fishing activity is not known to be driving declines at this time; therefore, it is listed as Least Concern in the UAE.
Criteria system
Criteria system specifics
IUCN v3.1 + Regional Guidelines v4.0
Criteria system used
IUCN
Criteria Citation
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Endemism
Endemic to region
Not_assigned
Endemism Notes
Is an endemic?: Not_assigned
Conservation
Threats listed in assessment
Fishing activity is not known to be driving declines in the UAE at this time.
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Sphyraena flavicauda | UAE National Red List of Marine Species: Reef-building corals, cartilaginous fishes and select bony fishes

Publication
UAE National Red List of Marine Species: Reef-building corals, cartilaginous fishes and select bony fishes
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
United Arab Emirates
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
Yes
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This species inhabits coral reefs or bays, and is generally observed during the day in large schools on coastal reefs. On reefs of Kuwait, it is occasionally observed in small aggregations well above the bottom (Carpenter et al. 1997a). It can also occur in mangrove habitats (Burt et al. 2017). The maximum total length is 60 cm, commonly to 40 cm (Senou 2001).
Taxon
Taxa
Sphyraena flavicauda | Rüppell, 1838
Taxonomic Group
Vertebrates
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Fishes
Assessed taxon level
Species
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
This species occurs throughout UAE waters. Globally, it is widespread in the Indo-West Pacific. It can be easily confused with Sphyraena obtusata (Senou 2001).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Least Concern
Assessment status abreviation
LC
About the assessment
Assessment year
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Affliation of assessor(s)/contributors/reviewers listed on assessment
Government
IGO
Assessor affiliation specific
Government|IGO
Assessment rationale/justification
This coastal species occurs throughout UAE waters. Fishing activity is not known to be driving population declines at this time; therefore, it is listed as Least Concern in the UAE.
Criteria system
Criteria system specifics
IUCN v3.1 + Regional Guidelines v4.0
Criteria system used
IUCN
Criteria Citation
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Endemism
Endemic to region
Not_assigned
Endemism Notes
Is an endemic?: Not_assigned
Conservation
Threats listed in assessment
Fishing activity is not known to be driving declines in the UAE at this time. Corals in the UAE and Arabian Gulf have severely declined due to the increasing frequency of mass bleaching events caused by rising water temperatures, which is a consequence of climate change, as well as pervasive coastal development (Riegl et al. 2018, Burt et al. 2019).
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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Siganus luridus | UAE National Red List of Marine Species: Reef-building corals, cartilaginous fishes and select bony fishes

Publication
UAE National Red List of Marine Species: Reef-building corals, cartilaginous fishes and select bony fishes
Location
Scope (Assessment)
National
Countries in Assessment
United Arab Emirates
Country ISO code(s)
ARE
Does the assessment cover a marine EEZ area(s)?
Off
Is there a map available in assessment?
Yes
Ecological system type
Terrestrial system
No
Freshwater system
No
Marine system
Yes
Habitat
Habitat details as listed in assessment
This species occurs in shallow waters over hard substrata, including coral and rocky reefs (Woodland 1984, Randall 1995). Adults occur singly or in small groups, while juveniles have been observed in large numbers. The maximum total length is 30 cm (Sommer et al. 1996).
Taxon
Taxa
Siganus luridus | (Rüppell, 1829)
Taxonomic Group
Vertebrates
Taxonomic Group Level 2
Fishes
Assessed taxon level
Species
Taxonomic Notes
The record for Siganus spinus in Woodland (1984) is a misidentification of S. luridus (Randall 1995).
Taxon distribution as listed in assessment
This species occurs throughout UAE waters (Burt et al. 2011). Globally, it is restricted to the Western Indian Ocean where it occurs from East Africa, Comoros, Madagascar, and the Mascarenes to the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf (McCain et al. 1984, Woodland 1984, Al-Baharna 1986, Randall 1995).
Assessed status
Asessment status in full
Least Concern
Assessment status abreviation
LC
About the assessment
Assessment year
2019
Assessors/contributors/reviewers listed
UAE National Red List Workshop
Affliation of assessor(s)/contributors/reviewers listed on assessment
Government
IGO
Assessor affiliation specific
Government|IGO
Assessment rationale/justification
This coastal species occurs throughout UAE waters. It is a relatively uncommon siganid species in the Arabian Gulf, and is taken in fisheries at a low amount. Fishing activity is not known to be driving population declines at this time; therefore, it is listed as Least Concern in the UAE.
Criteria system
Criteria system specifics
IUCN v3.1 + Regional Guidelines v4.0
Criteria system used
IUCN
Criteria Citation
IUCN. 2012. IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria: Version 3.1, Second edition. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. iv + 32pp pp. And IUCN. 2012. Guidelines for Application of IUCN Red List Criteria at Regional and National Levels: Version 4.0. Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK: IUCN. iii + 41pp.
Endemism
Endemic to region
Not_assigned
Endemism Notes
Is an endemic?: Not_assigned
Conservation
Threats listed in assessment
Fishing activity is not known to be driving population declines in the UAE at this time. Corals in the UAE and Arabian Gulf have severely declined due to the increasing frequency of mass bleaching events caused by rising water temperatures, which is a consequence of climate change, as well as pervasive coastal development (Riegl et al. 2018, Burt et al. 2019).
Conservation Measures

Conservation measures:
Conservation measures notes:
Required conservation measures:

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