Thursday 31 December 2020

Limestone outcrop at Bau (Sarawak)

There are so many interesting flora & fauna in Bau living near the caves and limestone hills in that area.




Animal trap set up by villagers



Cave entrance


Begonia pendula




Looks like a fish symbol

Dendrobium secundum, also known as the toothbrush orchid





orchid








Gua Jahara cave entrance



Dendrobium secundum, also known as the toothbrush orchid





Begonia pendula

Gua Jahara



Crabbing in Sarawak - part 3

New species of mountain crab from Sarawak. The carapace is creamy bluish colour with orange coloured claws. Male has brighter colour & female has darker colour.


New species of Lepidothelphusa sp. (mountain crab) from Sarawak.






Hopper


New species of mountain crab from Sarawak.








New species of Lepidothelphusa sp. (mountain crab) from Sarawak.


Female


New species of Lepidothelphusa sp. (mountain crab) from Sarawak - male