ARKive - African candelabra - Euphorbia ammak- species related by location

Species that have a similar geographic range to the African candelabra (Euphorbia ammak)

Caracal (Caracal caracal)
The caracal (Caracal caracal) is a slender, graceful cat with a short, dense coat and distinctive, long, black-tufted ears. The body colour... More 34 Images 5 Videos
Wagner’s gerbil (Gerbillus dasyurus)
Also known as Wagner's dipodil or the rough-tailed dipodil, Wagner’s gerbil is a medium-sized and slender rodent with a silky coat. The hair... More 1 Image 0 videos
Cape hare (Lepus capensis)
A widespread and abundant species, the Cape hare is a typical hare in appearance, with long, slender limbs, large hind feet, a short tail... More 12 Images 2 Videos
Nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus)
The nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus) is a slender, erect, perennial sedge which spreads by means of a fibrous root system. Its slender... More 10 Images 0 videos
Egyptian free-tailed bat (Tadarida aegyptiaca)
The free-tailed bats are all members of the Molossidae family, a name derived from the Greek word ‘molossus’, which was used to describe a... More 2 Images 0 videos
Rüeppell’s fox (Vulpes rueppelli)
Rüppell’s fox is one of the smallest and most elusive members of the Vulpes genus. Even though this fox is much smaller than the red fox (... More 5 Images 1 Video
Dotted grouper (Epinephelus epistictus)
Like other groupers, the dotted grouper has a robust body with a spiny dorsal fin and a rounded caudal fin. As its name suggests, small dark... More 2 Images 0 videos
Common genet (Genetta genetta)
The common genet is a slender, cat-like carnivore, recognised by a crest of long, black hairs that runs from the shoulders, along the back... More 13 Images 1 Video
Fluorescence grass coral (Galaxea fascicularis)
Although usually growing as small cushion-shaped or domed colonies, Galaxea fascicularis is also capable of producing massive or columnar... More 7 Images 0 videos
Leopard torpedo (Torpedo panthera)
Torpedo rays have fascinated scientists for many years due to their remarkable ability to produce an electrical discharge from large... More 4 Images 0 videos
Desert hedgehog (Paraechinus aethiopicus)
A typical hedgehog in appearance, the desert hedgehog has a dense, spiny coat, an elongated snout, and the ability to curl into a defensive... More 10 Images 1 Video
Egyptian fruit bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus)
Originally described from a specimen from the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, the Egyptian fruit bat is a relatively large, robust bat with... More 14 Images 1 Video
Malabar grouper (Epinephelus malabaricus)
The Malabar grouper is a robust marine fish, with a brownish head and long body. The body is covered with small blackish-brown spots, which... More 1 Image 1 Video
Egyptian tomb bat (Taphozous perforatus)
The Egyptian tomb bat is a fairly small bat, with fine, silky fur that is a mixture of dark brown and charcoal grey on the back, creamy grey... More 1 Image 0 videos
Brain coral (Platygyra carnosus)
Information on Platygyra carnosus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Mountain gazelle (Gazella gazella)
Of all Gazella species, the mountain gazelle is the most slender built with relatively the longest neck and legs. The coat is fawn to... More 20 Images 1 Video
Lesser mouse-tailed bat (Rhinopoma hardwickii)
The lesser mouse-tailed bat is, as its name suggests, a fairly small bat with a very long, mouse-like tail. In fact, it has one of the... More 3 Images 0 videos
Spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris)
The acrobatic spinner dolphin is the most common small cetacean in many tropical open seas, where it can be seen spinning high in the air... More 24 Images 6 Videos
Wandering glider (Pantala flavescens)
Information on the wandering glider is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Greater mouse-tailed bat (Rhinopoma microphyllum)
One of the few bats in the world to have a tail as long as the head and body combined, the greater mouse-tailed bat has soft, greyish-brown... More 1 Image 0 videos
Acropora (Acropora valenciennesi)
Information on Acropora valenciennesi is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus)
The sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) is the largest of the toothed whales, with males growing up to 20 metres in length. The sperm whale... More 45 Images 14 Videos
Sinai hooktail (Paragomphus sinaiticus)
Like other dragonflies in the family Gomphidae, the abdomen of the male Sinai hooktail (Paragomphus sinaiticus) has a characteristically... More 10 Images 0 videos
Gulf torpedo (Torpedo sinuspersici)
The Gulf torpedo is an electric ray with a flattened disc-shaped body well suited to its ocean bottom habitat. It is beautifully decorated... More 5 Images 0 videos
Straw-coloured fruit bat (Eidolon helvum)
Information on the straw-coloured fruit bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 22 Images 1 Video
Redmouth grouper (Aethaloperca rogaa)
The redmouth grouper is a robust, reef fish with a deep, compressed body. It is generally dark brown to black in colour, occasionally with... More 9 Images 1 Video
Striped hyaena (Hyaena hyaena)
Like other hyaenas, the striped hyaena is dog-like in appearance, with powerful forequarters and a back that slopes down towards the tail... More 12 Images 2 Videos
Sand cat (Felis margarita)
The smallest cat species in Arabia, the sand cat (Felis margarita) is well adapted to its arid desert habitat, obtaining all the water it... More 19 Images 2 Videos
Head coral (Favia favus)
Information on Favia favus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Blanford’s fox (Vulpes cana)
Although lacking the bold colouring of the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) with which it coexists, Blanford’s fox is no less striking. The coat is... More 6 Images 2 Videos

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