poon cho tang SG Cekur Manis (Sauropus androgynus) The Malays make a wonderful dish of the leaves cooked in coconut milk. The Hokkien name for it is "mani chye".
poon cho tang SG A threesome of Hill mynas (Gracula religiosa) Their melodious calls ring throughout the forest in the mornings.
poon cho tang SG Oriental Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros albirostris) There is a family of hornbills on Ubin and sometimes, they visit Chek Jawa to snack on the fruit trees growing in the abandoned village.
poon cho tang SG Ant Plant (Dischidia sp.) This plant has these specially enlarged leaves which provide ants with a home.
poon cho tang SG Mud lobster (Thalassina sp.) This common but rarely seen crustacean plays a key role in mangroves. It creates the characteristic volcano-like mounds of mud in the back mangroves as it eats-and-digs in the mud. These mounds provide living spaces for a variety of other mangrove creatures.
poon cho tang SG Giant mudskipper (Periophthalmodon schlosseri) The largest of mudskippers in Chek Jawa, they sneak up on smaller mudskippers upon which they snack!
poon cho tang SG Gold-spotted mudskippers (Periophthalmus chrysospilos) These amusing mudskippers are the most commonly seen on Chek Jawa. They often travel around in nervous 'herds'.
poon cho tang SG Mudskippers clinging onto mangrove tree Often mistaken for frogs or reptiles, mudskippers are actually fish that can climb trees!
poon cho tang SG 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.
poon cho tang SG 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.
