16 Dec 2023

Socotra beetle (Tenebrionidae)

Elevation: 81 meters.

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15 Dec 2023

Histeromorphus plicatus

Elevation: 139 meters.

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27 Aug 2023

Ingierstrand bad ødelagt av styrtregn

For 20 dager siden (7. august) traff uværet "Hans" og sørget for oversvømmelser og store skader på Østlandet. Ingierstrand Bad fikk mindre skader av bekken som…

by morten

10 Jul 2023

Sikkim fungi (Calocera)

Elevation: 3636 meters.

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10 Jul 2023

Sikkim fungus (Russula)

Elevation: 3636 meters.

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19 Jun 2023

Skjegglav (Alectoria)

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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…

by morten

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.

by morten

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…

by morten

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…

by morten