Species Showcase

Acropora gemmifera

Acropora gemmifera is a species of reef-building stony coral belonging to the family Acroporidae. It is widely distributed across the Indian Ocean and the Indo-Pacific

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Pocillopora meandrina

Pocillopora meandrina, commonly known as the cauliflower coral, is a species of reef-building stony coral found throughout the Indo-Pacific and Pacific Oceans, including the Maldives.

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Maakashikeyo – Pandanus odoratissimus

The maakashikeyo (Pandanus odoratissimus) is one of the most significant tree species in the Maldives. Known in English as pandanus, screw pine, or screw palm,

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Maldivian Pond Heron – Huvadhoo Raabondhi

The Maldivian Pond Heron, known locally as Huvadhoo Raabondhi, is a captivating symbol of the Maldives’ avian diversity. This subspecies of the Indian Pond Heron

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Bruguiera gymnorrhiza – Boda Vaki

Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, known locally in Dhivehi as Bodu Kandoo or Boda Vaki, is one of the most significant mangrove species in the Maldives. It thrives

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Sonneratia caseolaris – Kuhlhavah

Sonneratia caseolaris, commonly known as the mangrove apple, belongs to the genus Sonneratia, which consists of nine distinct species, including seven primary species and two

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Euphorbia hirta – Kiruthona

Euphorbia hirta, known locally in the Maldives as Kiruthona, is a small annual herb valued for its medicinal properties. Commonly referred to as the Asthma

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Hunigondi Filaa – Phyla nodiflora

Hunigondi Filaa is a very common medicinal plant in the Maldives. From my childhood, I remember hearing my mom and others in the community talk

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Wandering Midget – Agriocnemis pygmaea

The Agriocnemis pygmaea, also known as the wandering midget or pygmy wisp, is a fascinating species of damselfly belonging to the family Coenagrionidae. This petite

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Ischnura senegalensis – Common Bluetail Damselfly

Ischnura senegalensis, also known as the common bluetail, marsh bluetail, ubiquitous bluetail, African bluetail, or Senegal golden dartlet, is a widespread damselfly in the Coenagrionidae

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