Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Tetraena simplex)

Simple-leaved Bean Caper (Tetraena simplex)

I encountered two individuals of this species near each other here in Erissel, Socotra's east-cape. This is my first and only encounter of the species so far…


Erissel, Socotra

Erissel, Socotra

These towers are made by the male Red Sea Ghost Crab (Ocypode saratan). The crabs are found on the coast throughout Socotra, but they are only able to make…


Red Sea Ghost Crab (Ocypode saratan)

Red Sea Ghost Crab (Ocypode saratan)

Erissel is the easternmost point of Socotra. It is a windswept low-lying area governed by the elements. During cyclones the wind and sea wreak havoc on the…


Red Sea Ghost Crab (Ocypode saratan)

Red Sea Ghost Crab (Ocypode saratan)

Erissel is the easternmost point of Socotra. It is a windswept low-lying area governed by the elements. During cyclones the wind and sea wreak havoc on the…


Red Sea Ghost Crab (Ocypode saratan)

Red Sea Ghost Crab (Ocypode saratan)

The north-facing beach of the tip of Erissel is wide and deep, with a large part only tasting the waves during monsoons. This is perfect conditions for the…


Erissel, Socotra

Erissel, Socotra

These towers are made by the male Red Sea Ghost Crab (Ocypode saratan). The crabs are found on the coast throughout Socotra, but they are only able to make…


Arabian Jointed Glasswort (Suaeda vermiculata)

Arabian Jointed Glasswort (Suaeda vermiculata)

Erissel - the east-cape of Socotra, is the only place I have encountered this species. It's a specialist that is able to thrive in the windswept and salty…


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Arabian Jointed Glasswort (Suaeda vermiculata)

Erissel - the east-cape of Socotra, is the only place I have encountered this species. It's a specialist that is able to thrive in the windswept and salty…


Arabian Jointed Glasswort (Suaeda vermiculata)

Arabian Jointed Glasswort (Suaeda vermiculata)

Erissel - the east-cape of Socotra, is the only place I have encountered this species. It's a specialist that is able to thrive in the windswept and salty…


Arabian Jointed Glasswort (Suaeda vermiculata)

Arabian Jointed Glasswort (Suaeda vermiculata)

Erissel - the east-cape of Socotra, is the only place I have encountered this species. It's a specialist that is able to thrive in the windswept and salty…