Tag Archives: bermuda

Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Jeremy Sell

The islands of Bermuda make up a remote and beautiful outpost situated far into the Atlantic Ocean. Located about 850 miles east of the Carolinas, this British territory harbors a wealth of cultural, historical and natural features that make it a unique … Continue reading →

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Random Cephalopod: Caribbean reef squid

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Jeremy Sell

Caribbean reef squid (Teuthida: Loliginidae: Sepioteuthis sepioidea) are often mistaken for cuttlefish because of their physical appearance. Most squid are elongated and have relatively short fins along the tips of their arrow-shaped bodies. Like cuttlefish, however, these squid have fins … Continue reading →

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Random Plant: Oleander

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Jeremy Sell

Although native to a region stretching from the Mediterranean to southeast Asia, oleander (Nerium oleander, Apocynaceae) has been introduced throughout the tropics and subtropics over the last few centuries. My wife and I came across this beautiful flowering shrub in Bermuda … Continue reading →

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Rainbow parrotfish

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Jeremy Sell

Although they’re an uncommon and near-threatened species, rainbow parrotfish (Perciformes: Scaridae: Scarus guacamaia) have a relatively wide distribution. These large, colorful fish can be found all the way from Bermuda to Argentina in the western Atlantic. Adults primarily inhabit coral reefs … Continue reading →

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Random Plant: Golden trumpet

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Jeremy Sell

A native of Brazil, golden trumpet (Gentianales: Apocynaceae: Allamanda cathartica) has been introduced throughout the tropics as an ornamental. This vine features thick, leathery leaves that grow in whorls but is best known for its large, yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers. Although beautiful, … Continue reading →

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Jamaican anole

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Jeremy Sell

The Jamaican anole (Squamata: Polychrotidae: Anolis grahami), also known as Graham’s anole, is one of seven native species of anole lizards found on the island of Jamaica. Females like the one shown here are relatively drab, sporting little more than black … Continue reading →

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