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…
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…
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…
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…
Inversed Fiddler Crab (Cranuca inversa)
I found plenty of this species at this location and no signs of competing species. They thrive here next to a large…
Socotra hermit crab
This is one of many hermits roaming the beaches of the western cape of Socotra.
Socotra freshwater crab (Socotrapotamon socotrense)
I found a surprising number of the Socotra freshwater crab (Socotrapotamon socotrense) at this permanent pool of water.…
Socotra freshwater crab (Socotrapotamon socotrense)
I found a surprising number of the Socotra freshwater crab (Socotrapotamon socotrense) at this permanent pool of water.…
Mottled Lightfoot Crab (Grapsus albolineatus)
From a distance I first thought there were no marine crabs on the cliffs of Socotra as I was picturing bright red ones…
Mottled Lightfoot Crab (Grapsus albolineatus)
From a distance I first thought there were no marine crabs on the cliffs of Socotra as I was picturing colorful ones…