Hajhir Mountains

Hajhir Mountains
View of the mountain range
Highest point
Elevation1,519 m (4,984 ft)
Coordinates12°34′57″N 54°02′24″E / 12.582376°N 54.039919°E / 12.582376; 54.039919
Geography
Hajhir Mountains
Socotra
LocationSocotra, Yemen
Parent rangeHajhir Mountains

The Hajhir Mountains is a mountain range situated on the island of Socotra, Yemen. The mountain range reaches a height of 1,519 meters (4,984 ft) at Mount Scand, which is the tallest point of the island. There are 50 species on Socotra that are only found in the mountains. The mountain range has one of the highest density of endemic plants in southwest Asia and has a rural population.