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Species related to the Seychelles scops-owl (Otus insularis)

Henkel’s flat-tailed gecko (Uroplatus henkeli)
Henkel’s flat-tailed gecko (Uroplatus henkeli) is most remarkable for its incredible ability to conceal itself in its forest habitat. Not... More 18 Images 1 Video
Braun’s toad (Bufo brauni)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world’s threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 2 Images 0 videos
Madagascar frog (Mantidactylus pauliani)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 3 Images 0 videos
Dorstenia (Dorstenia astyanactis)
Information on Dorstenia astyanactis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Uvaria (Uvaria faulknerae)
Information on Uvaria faulknerae is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Nosy Be burrowing frog (Rhombophryne testudo)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world’s threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 1 Image 0 videos
Greater big-footed mouse (Macrotarsomys ingens)
This small, gerbil-like mouse has relatively large eyes which hint at its nocturnal behaviour. The upperparts are light brown to fawn with... More 1 Image 0 videos
Pink velvet worm (Opisthopatus roseus)
Velvet worms belong to a phylum of their own, the Onychophora, meaning 'claw-bearers', and are a fascinating group of ancient... More 1 Image 0 videos
Yellow-casqued hornbill (Ceratogymna elata)
Information on the yellow-casqued hornbill is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Perret’s snout-burrower (Hemisus perreti)
Very little is known about the peculiar-looking Perret’s snout-burrower (Hemisus perreti). Hemisus species are known as the shovel-nosed... More 4 Images 0 videos
Four-spotted tree cophyline frog (Platypelis tetra)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world's threatened amphibian species.A collaboration... More 1 Image 0 videos
Pemba scops-owl (Otus pembaensis)
Described as a ‘creature of the night’, the Pemba scops-owl is a mysterious bird, identified with witchcraft by the local inhabitants of its... More 1 Image 0 videos
Maned owl (Jubula lettii)
This highly distinctive owl gets its name from the long, bushy ear-tufts that give it a maned look. These brown-and-white tufts merge with... More 4 Images 0 videos
Sjostedt’s owlet (Glaucidium sjostedti)
Sjostedt’s owlet is a small, attractively coloured owl species found in Central Africa. The head, neck and upper back are brown and densely... More 2 Images 0 videos
African wood-owl (Strix woodfordii)
The African wood-owl is a medium sized owl distinguished by the notable lack of ear tufts on its rounded head, large dark eyes outlined by... More 6 Images 1 Video
Barn owl (Tyto alba)
Ethereal and ghost-like, the barn owl (Tyto alba) has golden-grey coloured upperparts, and pure white underparts. The... More 42 Images 10 Videos
Madagascar red owl (Tyto soumagnei)
The family Tytonidae includes the barn, grass and bay owls, numbering 16 species in all; they are classified as a separate group from the... More 9 Images 0 videos
Cuscuta (Cuscuta prismatica)
Information on Cuscuta prismatica is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Red-fronted parrot (Poicephalus gulielmi)
Distinctive red markings on the forehead, thighs and leading edge of the wings give this fairly large and stocky, but nonetheless attractive... More 2 Images 0 videos
Matoatoa (Matoatoa brevipes)
Information on Matoatoa brevipes is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Buff-faced pygmy parrot (Micropsitta pusio)
Information on the buff-faced pygmy parrot is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Coffea (Coffea buxifolia)
Information on Coffea buxifolia is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Indian cobra (Naja naja)
Information on the Indian cobra is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 20 Images 2 Videos
Mindanao montane forest apomys (Apomys insignis)
Information on the Mindanao montane forest apomys (Apomys insignis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Centropogon (Centropogon eurystomus)
Information on Centropogon eurystomus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Goodfellow’s tree kangaroo (Dendrolagus goodfellowi)
Like other tree kangaroos, Goodfellow’s tree kangaroo differs noticeably from the better-known ground kangaroos because it has developed... More 13 Images 5 Videos
African viviparous toad (Nectophrynoides vestergaardi)
Information on Nectophrynoides vestergaardi is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Seychelles frog (Sooglossus sechellensis)
ARKive is working with the Global Amphibian Assessment (GAA) to source images of the world’s threatened amphibian species. A collaboration... More 7 Images 0 videos
Royal sunangel (Heliangelus regalis)
The royal sunangel is a small-bodied hummingbird, with an elongated, deeply-forked tail, and a straight black bill. Like all other members... More 4 Images 0 videos
Allen's river frog (Phrynobatrachus alleni)
Information on Allen's river frog (Phrynobatrachus alleni) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos

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