Geograpsus grayi (Little Nipper)
Geograpsus grayi, commonly known as the “Little Nipper,” is a species of land crab belonging to the family Grapsidae. This species is…
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Little Heron (Butorides atricapilla)
The Little Heron (Butorides atricapilla) is a small waterbird belonging to the heron family. In the Maldives, it is locally known as…
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Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) in the Maldives
The breadfruit tree is one of the largest and most significant trees in the Maldives, often found in home gardens and community…
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Lodoicea maldivica: The Maldive Coconut
Lodoicea maldivica, commonly known as the Maldive coconut, coco de mer, sea coconut, or double coconut, is an extraordinary palm species renowned…
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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…
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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…
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Brown Land Crab – Cardisoma carnifex
Cardisoma carnifex, affectionately known as the Brown Land Crab, is a common sight across numerous Maldivian islands. From Kaafu Huraa to 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.…
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Grey Heron – Maakanaa
Among the many birds that grace the islands of the Maldives, few are as iconic and memorable as the Grey Heron, known…
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Euphorbia cyathophora Murray – Malaafey
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