Bark snails (Achatinelloides)

Bark snails (Achatinelloides)

You can find these dormant (aestivating) Bark snails (Achatinelloides) sporadically throughout Socotra, but at this…


Bark snails (Achatinelloides)

Bark snails (Achatinelloides)

You can find these dormant (aestivating) Bark snails (Achatinelloides) sporadically throughout Socotra, but at this…


Justicia rigida

Justicia rigida

Justicia rigida is found in Socotra's low-lying western plains and near the coast. It has white flowers, but I…


Justicia rigida

Justicia rigida

Justicia rigida is found in Socotra's low-lying western plains and near the coast. It has white flowers, but I…


Hemionitis scioana

Hemionitis scioana

Hemionitis scioana is a common fern found in Socotra’s shady locations, and very easy to recognize during growth as the…


Socotra plant (Poaceae)

Socotra plant (Poaceae)

22 October 2023 cyclone Tej hit Socotra. The following weeks held plenty of rainfall, providing a steady foundation for…


Cadaba insularis

Cadaba insularis

This is likely the last mature individual of Cadaba insularis on Socotra, of this critically endangered species. This…


Boswellia ameero

Boswellia ameero

A mature and healthy Boswellia ameero with plenty of fresh foliage and new growth after the abundant winter rains. It…


Boswellia ameero

Boswellia ameero

Lots of fresh growth on this Boswellia ameero, a response to the abundant winter rains. It is one of several…


Boswellia ameero

Boswellia ameero

This Boswellia ameero is one of several growing near each other, seemingly easily accessible as they grow on the…


Boswellia ameero

Boswellia ameero

This Boswellia ameero is one of several growing near each other, seemingly easily accessible as they grow on the…