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SocotraAcrididaeInsects

16 Dec 2023

Scintharista forbesii

Elevation: 479 meters.

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SocotraAcrididaeInsects

15 Dec 2023

Diabolocatantops axillaris

Elevation: 27 meters.

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SocotraAcrididaeInsects

15 Dec 2023

Diabolocatantops axillaris

Elevation: 27 meters.

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IndiaSikkimAcrididaeInsects

17 Jul 2023

Sikkim insect (Podismini)

Elevation: 1890 meters.

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SocotraHoqReptilesScincidae

5 Feb 2023

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.

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SocotraHoqReptilesScincidae

5 Feb 2023

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…

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SocotraAcrididaeInsects

1 Feb 2023

Scintharista forbesii

Scintharista forbesii is one of two short-horned grasshopper species I encountered. Socotra is home to many species of insects, but I am focusing on flora for…

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SocotraAcrididaeInsects

1 Feb 2023

Scintharista forbesii

Scintharista forbesii is one of two short-horned grasshopper species I encountered at this location, at 918 meters elevation. Socotra is home to many species…

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SocotraAcrididaeInsects

1 Feb 2023

Acorypha bimaculata

Acorypha bimaculata is one of two short-horned grasshopper species I encountered at this location, at 918 meters elevation. Socotra is home to many species of…

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SocotraCrustaceansPotomidae

5 Feb 2015

Socotra freshwater crab (Socotrapotamon socotrense)

I found a surprising number of the Socotra freshwater crab (Socotrapotamon socotrense) at this permanent pool of water. Some were under water others were…

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