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…
23 Nov 2010
Eriocaulon sp
These flowers seems to hover in the air from afar. Only a closer look reveals the thinnest of stems holding these soft and furry "buttons". This specimen grew…
23 Nov 2010
Reed-stemmed Orchid (Epidendrum ibaguense)
Native range of reed-stemmed orchid (Epidendrum ibaguense) is Trinidad to Bolivia.
23 Nov 2010
Gran Sabana flower 008
A shrub I found close to the Kaimoran Lodge. Please help me identify it - leave a comment!
23 Nov 2010
False Meadowbeauty (Pterolepis glomerata)
I found this false meadowbeauty (Pterolepis glomerata) growing in a small brook close by Kamoiran lodge. Native range is Tropical South America.
23 Nov 2010
Kielmeyera sp
This bush was growing in the proximity of the Kaimoran lodge. Please help me identify it - leave a comment!
23 Nov 2010
Bladderwort (Utricularia sp)
This tiny flower was growing close to the river (it's under water in the rainy season) behind Kamoiran lodge.
