Sikkim fungus (Russula)

Sikkim fungus (Russula)

Elevation: 3636 meters.


Socotra Mabuya (Trachylepis socotrana)

Socotra Mabuya (Trachylepis socotrana)

The trail to Hoq cave is a great place to see the Socotra Mabuya (Trachylepis socotrana), as they are easily seen from the trail. Endemic.


Socotra Mabuya (Trachylepis socotrana)

Socotra Mabuya (Trachylepis socotrana)

The endemic Socotra Mabuya (Trachylepis socotrana) and the Socotra Rock Gecko (Pristurus sokotranus) are species commonly seen in the same landscape throughout…


Purple Pinwheel (Marasmius haematocephalus)

Purple Pinwheel (Marasmius haematocephalus)

This purple pinwheel (Marasmius haematocephalus) is one of many species of fungi growing on the Bom Bom islet, Principe. Humanity is still struggling with…


Principe puffball fungus, unknown species

Principe puffball fungus, unknown species

Bom Bom islet, Principe This small islet was a treasure trove of fungi species, and I wonder how many species will come out of the ground and rotten wood as…


Principe gilled fungus, unknown species

Principe gilled fungus, unknown species

Bom Bom islet, Principe The color palette of the fungi I encountered on the Bom Bom islet was surprisingly diverse and this species made me think of the…


Principe fungus, unknown species

Principe fungus, unknown species

Bom Bom islet, Principe I had many amazing moments on the forest floor of Bom Bom islet as there were so many fungi species with beautiful specimens. Some were…