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
Cowpea Witchweed (Striga gesnerioides)
The parasitic Cowpea Witchweed (Striga gesnerioides) is found throughout Socotra, from sea-level and up to about 700 meters. This is individual growing on the…
5 Feb 2023
Cowpea Witchweed (Striga gesnerioides)
The parasitic Cowpea Witchweed (Striga gesnerioides) is found throughout Socotra, from sea-level and up to about 700 meters. This observation is from the…
5 Feb 2023
Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa)
I encountered this Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa) in two locations. Only this one was in its prime, albeit the smallest. Native range is eastern Africa,…
4 Feb 2023
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…
4 Feb 2023
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…
4 Feb 2023
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…
4 Feb 2023
Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa)
My first encounter of Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa) on Socotra. Unfortunately I was a few days late for the blossom. It is found scattered where the…
4 Feb 2023
Lindenbergia sokotrana
A beautiful Lindenbergia sokotrana, untouched by goats and in full bloom. The weeks after good winter rains are spectacular on Socotra, as the plants are so…
4 Feb 2023
Lindenbergia sokotrana
Lindenbergia sokotrana is commonly seen in in rocky places and plains below around 700 meters elevation.
It is endemic to Socotra.
Elevation: 348 meters.