Month: April 2024

Willughby’s Leafcutter Bee

Willughby’s Leafcutter Bee (Megachile willughbiella) stands as a vital guardian of biodiversity within the Maldives. Found along the sandy shores, particularly amidst the Magoo Gas

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Mud Crab – Scylla serrata

The Mud Crab, scientifically known as Scylla serrata, holds a special place in the diverse ecosystem of the Maldives. Often found in mangrove spans and

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Cardisoma Carnifex -Mangrove Crab

Cardisoma carnifex, affectionately known as the mangrove crab, is a common sight across numerous Maldivian islands. From Kaafu Huraa to Noonu Kendhikolhudhoo, Noonu Lhohi, Noonu

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Paraleptuca Crassipes – thick-legged fiddler crab

In the mangrove areas of the Maldives, one can often spot the captivating Paraleptuca crassipes, also known as the thick-legged fiddler crab. These crabs, once

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Maakanaa – The Grey Heron

Capturing Nature’s Elegance Through My Lens Nestled within the tropical embrace of the Maldives, a regal figure graces both the skies and shores—the Grey Heron.

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Euphorbia cyathophora Murray – Malaafey

Euphorbia cyathophora, fondly referred to as Malaafey in Dhivehi, graces the Maldivian landscape as an erect herb with a rich cultural history. Known for its

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