Socotra Island is a breeding ground for several endemic flora and fauna species. It is said that out of the maximum number of plant species available, almost 40% are unique. This is the reason why tourists plan to go on a nature tour of this mesmerizing island.

Read this blog to learn about Socotra flora and fauna and its influence on tourists.

Fauna

Socotra Island is one of the world’s largest breeding grounds for common and endemic bird species, from the Socotra sparrow, Cisticola, Starling, and Sunbird to common ones like flamingos, reef herons, gulls, and cattle egrets, which you can see during your Socotra eco tours. Altogether, there are 225 different bird species, with 45 migrating to this island.

The Egyptian Vultures are a prominent component of the avian population, with the largest reported number in the world found on Socotra. There are 600 bug species and 190 butterfly species, and 90% or more of them are indigenous. The biodiversity of reptiles is likewise exceptionally rich, with 19 of the 22 species considered to be endemic. Read more- https://medium.com/@socotrapiioneertours/explore-the-flora-and-fauna-of-socotra-island-4349e89d6266