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Welcome! This page is all about the unique biodiversity found all over the Maltese islands.

This page is intended to photographically catalogue local wildlife. The information included such as species names and descriptive texts should NOT be used as a basis for further activities by third parties without prior consent of the page administrator. All photographs in the various albums are the sole property of Maltese biodiversity page and subject to copyright law and regulations.

26/10/2026

Mediterranean Chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon), known in Maltese as il-Kamalejon. While mainly arboreal (living in bushes, shrubs, and pine/conifer trees), they are frequently seen crossing open ground, footpaths, or rocks around wooded and coastal areas like Salina / Kennedy Grove Maltese biodiversity

26/10/2026

Maltese Wall Lizard (Podarcis filfolensis), known in Maltese as il-Gremxula ta' Malta. Extremely common and adaptable across Malta, they are frequently seen basking on warm, sun-exposed limestone rocks, dry stone walls, and rocky coastal areas like Salina to regulate their body temperature Maltese biodiversity

26/10/2026

Little Egrets, (Egretta garzetta), known in Maltese as Agrett Abjad. They are common migratory visitors to Malta during spring and autumn, often seen resting in flocks around coastal habitats and nature reserves like Salina Maltese biodiversity

26/10/2026

Vagrant Emperor dragonfly, (Anax ephippiger), is a large and distinctive migratory species belonging to the hawker family (Aeshnidae). While it is a widespread migrant across Africa and Southern Europe (and a visitor to the Maltese islands), it is typically seen passing through or utilizing temporary freshwater habitats Maltese biodiversity

26/10/2026

Violet Dropwing dragongflies, (Trithemis annulata), known in Maltese as Vjoletta. Originally of African origin, this species expanded into the Mediterranean and was first recorded in the Maltese Islands in 2005. It has since become common and widespread around freshwater habitats Maltese biodiversity

11/10/2026

Finding moments of pure magic in Malta’s wild beauty - Plain Tiger - Danaus chrysippus - Farfett ta' Danaus Maltese biodiversity

11/10/2026

A resting Plain Tiger (Danaus chrysippus) displaying its paler, yellowish-orange underside, which helps it blend seamlessly into dry vegetation compared to its vivid upper wings. Photographed today, 11th October, 2026 Maltese biodiversity

11/10/2026

A vibrant Plain Tiger (Danaus chrysippus) resting gracefully on a dry twig against a natural, earthy backdrop. Photographed today, 11th October, 2026 Maltese biodiversity

06/09/2026

Scarlet Darter - Mazzarell Skarlat - Crocothemis erythraea. Quite possibly, the most photogenic dragonfly in Malta! Maltese biodiversity

16/08/2026

Spanish Sparrows (Passer hispaniolensis) Maltese biodiversity

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