Chek Jawa
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Mangrove horseshoe crab (Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda)
An ancient animal, the horseshoe crab is a survivor from millions of years ago. This species is smaller with a smooth tail and can be found on Chek Jawa. -
u took all these photos?? it's really nice leh!Originally posted by poon cho tang:
Delek air (Memecylon edule)
A beautiful and rare seashore plant with brilliant blue blossoms.
There are at least two of these wonderous trees bordering Chek Jawa shores.
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unfortunately, it's not mi...Originally posted by coolger03:u took all these photos?? it's really nice leh!
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oh.... but it's definitely taken in pulau ubin is it??Originally posted by poon cho tang:unfortunately, it's not mi... -
Coastal horseshoe Crabs (Tachypleus gigas)
These are the other horseshoe crab species that can be found on Chek Jawa. They are larger, a handsome grey and have a triangular, serrated tail. -
absolutely...100%Originally posted by coolger03:oh.... but it's definitely taken in pulau ubin is it?? -
Leaf Oysters (Isognomon ephippium)
Mangrove roots provide a firm surface for all kinds of animals to cling to. -
Nerita shell (Nerita lineata)
These shells are handsomely stripped. Upon closer inspection, we discovered that their mantles are also beautifully striped to match! These snails climb up mangrove roots at high tide and descend at low tide to graze on algae. -
Telescopium shell (Telescopium telescopium)
These large shells are common and feed on the algae and other tiny titbits found on mud. Usually covered in mud, this particular specimen was found clean, showing the beautiful markings. Called rodong or berongan, they are eaten by some locals. -
Land hermit crab (Coenobita cavipes)
This one was seen clinging to a twig in the back mangroves. These hermit crabs stay mostly on land and only ocassionally takes a dip in water to wet their gills. They eat algae and scavange on whatever they can find. -
Little male fiddler crab -
... ready to bolt away!! -
Porcelain fiddler crabs (Uca annulipes)
These amusing little crabs are found everywhere in the back mangroves
and on the shores of Chek Jawa. They are very shy. If you stand very still, your patience will be rewarded as they emerge to display and forage. -
Larvae of unknown insect
This strange and intriguing larvae was found on a mangrove leaf. -
Cotton stainer bugs (Dysdercus decussatus)
These colourful insects eat the seeds of the Sea Hibiscus (Hibiscus tiliaceaus). When it's the right season, they can be found in profusion. These two are mating. They got their name because they produce a substance that causes fungus to grow on and stain cotton bolls. -
Mudflats strewn with seaweed create a uniquely scenic mangrove setting. -
wow so many nice pics... no nid to go there liaos
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just watch from ur armchairOriginally posted by BabyLover:wow so many nice pics... no nid to go there liaos -
Hoya flowers
Hoyas are tough climbers with fascinating flowers. A thicket of hoyas can be seen in the back mangroves of Chek Jawa. -
Seedlings on trees!
Mangrove trees are good mothers. Instead of simply releasing their fruits when these ripen, the fruits germinate into long seedlings before dropping off the mother tree. -
The back mangroves are a wonderland of roots. -
Seedling mangrove trees settle all over the mudflats. -
Green seaweed (Ulva sp.) on roots
This plastic-like seaweed is seasonally abundant, appearing in such huge amounts that they drape the mangroves in a fresh green carpet. -
Mengkuang (Pandanus odoratissimus)
This huge pandan-like plant grows along the back mangroves. The fruits can be eaten, and leaves may be used to weave mats. -
Blind-your-Eye mangrove tree (Excoecaria agallocha)
The plant is so named because its milky sap can cause temporary blindness. This is a flowering male tree.