South Arabian fog woodlands, shrublands, and dune
| South Arabian coastal fog woodlands, shrublands, and dune | |
|---|---|
Fog woodlands in the Dhofar Mountains near Salalah, Oman. | |
| Ecology | |
| Realm | Afrotropical |
| Biome | Tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas, and shrublands |
| Borders | |
| Geography | |
| Area | 19,913 km2 (7,688 sq mi) |
| Countries | |
| Elevation | sea level to 2,100 m |
| Conservation | |
| Conservation status | critical/endangered |
| Protected | 685 km2 (3%) |
The South Arabian fog woodlands, shrublands, and dune is an ecoregion in Oman and Yemen. The fog woodlands lie on mountainsides which slope southeastwards towards the Arabian Sea. The mountains intercept moisture-bearing winds from the Arabian Sea, creating orographic precipitation and frequent fogs that sustain unique woodlands and shrublands in a desert region.