5 Feb 2023
Red-eyed Reef Crab (Eriphia smithii)
The marine life around Socotra is rich and diverse, but I am focusing on the flora and fauna on land. However, I had a short window of opportunity during low…
5 Feb 2023
Violet Zoanthids (Zoanthus sansibaricus)
Socotra's biodiversity on land is undisputed and world famous, but it is equally diverse on the coast and in the sea. I am focusing on the terrestrial realm…
2 Feb 2023
Socotran Desert Rose (Adenium obesum ssp. socotranum)
The unmistakable fruit of the Socotran Desert Rose (Adenium obesum ssp. socotranum). I encountered plenty of fruits during this visit to Socotra, but only 2-3…
2 Feb 2023
Socotran Desert Rose (Adenium obesum ssp. socotranum)
Socotran Desert Rose (Adenium obesum ssp. socotranum) is as iconic and well known as the dragon blood tree (Dracaena cinnabari), and every visitor would want a…
2 Feb 2023
Boswellia ameero
This individual is vibrant and lush, a clear sign of recent rains. To those unfamiliar with boswellias it might appear as being pruned, as there are no thin…
2 Feb 2023
Boswellia ameero
Socotra holds at least 9 endemic species of Boswellia, which is a spectacular feat! They are incredible survivalists and most of them cling to bare rock as…
