3 Feb 2015
Peppered Moray (Gymnothorax pictus)
When I had some time on a small beach on the way to Shuab beach of west Socotra I found lots of interesting marine life, but was surprised to see this young…
3 Feb 2015
Blanford’s Rock Gecko (Pristurus insignis)
Blanford's rock gecko (Pristurus insignis) is one of several species of small reptiles found on Socotra, and it was right in front of me for quite some time…
2 Feb 2015
African migrant (Catopsilia florella)
This African migrant (Catopsilia florella) was the first of many species of butterflies I encountered on Socotra, and here I found at least 6 males of…
2 Feb 2015
African migrant (Catopsilia florella)
This is the female African migrant (Catopsilia florella) I encountered around the mangrove forest on Shuab beach of west Socotra.
2 Feb 2015
Socotra Rock Gecko (Pristurus sokotranus)
Socotra Rock Gecko (Pristurus sokotranus) is a very common resident on lower altitudes, as here on the slopes around the Detwah lagoon of west Socotra there…
2 Feb 2015
Argemone mexicana UV
What a surprise! In UV the bright flower of argemone mexicana is completely dark! Native range is Central Mexico to Honduras.
2 Feb 2015
Argemone mexicana
Argemone mexicana is an invasive weed on Socotra, and is able to thrive and in some areas dominate. This is one of many plants I found on the beach of Detwah…
2 Feb 2015
Argemone mexicana
Argemone mexicana is an invasive weed on Socotra, and is able to thrive and in some areas dominate. This is one of many plants I found on the beach of Detwah…