In a broad sense, they extend from Dhofar Governorate in Oman to Hadhramaut Governorate in Yemen, and are located between the Hajar in the northern part of Oman, and the Sarawat in the western part of Yemen.

[1] Otherwise, the range in the eastern part of Yemen, particularly near Mukalla, is referred to as the Hadhramaut[2] or "Mahrat".

[5] The Arabian leopard thrives here, particularly in Jabal Samhan Nature Reserve.

[3][6] These mountains are home to Oman's largest population of Nubian ibex.

[8] In December 2018, a Schokari sand racer was spotted in a mountain in this region.