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Maldives Protected Areas

Maahuruvalhi Faru Region

EBSAs – Ecologically significant marine areas.

About this area

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High biodiversity and standing population of hard and soft corals and associated marine invertebrates and vertebrates (especially fin fish). High populations of IUCN red listed species including (Napoleon fish (Cheilinus undulatus), Hawsbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) and groupers (Plectropomus sp., Variola sp., Cephalopholus sp.). It is known as a grouper may be a fish aggregation site for reproduction.

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Facts

Status
Designated
Total Area
1,872.60 ha
WDPA ID
555576578
Date of Protection
05 June 2011

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