Trichodesma laxiflorum

Trichodesma laxiflorum

Elevation: 733 meters. Endemic.


Cystostemon socotranus

Cystostemon socotranus

Cystostemon socotranus grows in high numbers on the limestone plateau of the northeast of Socotra, where there is soil and loose rocks. Endemic. Elevation: 584…


Heliotropium balfourii

Heliotropium balfourii

There are several endemic heliotropium species on Socotra. Heliotropium balfourii is distinguished by the green-yellow and wrinkly leaves. Endemic. Elevation:…


Cystostemon socotranus

Cystostemon socotranus

Cystostemon socotranus is Endemic to Socotra. Elevation: 579 meters


Cystostemon socotranus

Cystostemon socotranus

Cystostemon socotranus grows in places in high numbers on the limestone plateau of the northeast of Socotra. Endemic. Elevation: 625 meters.


Cystostemon socotranus

Cystostemon socotranus

Cystostemon socotranus grows in high numbers on the limestone plateau of the northeast of Socotra, where there is soil and loose rocks. Endemic. Elevation: 583…


Cystostemon socotranus

Cystostemon socotranus

Elevation: 515 meters Cystostemon socotranus is Endemic to Socotra.


Red-eyed Reef Crab (Eriphia smithii)

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…