Goby Collection (#3)

Whip-coral goby on common wire coral
Whip-coral goby (Bryaninops yongei) on common wire coral (Cirrhipathes anguina), Solomon Islands

A pair of Sharknose Gobies, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Unknown Gobie / Blenny found at 48 feet deep, Bonaire
Unknown gobie/ blenny found at 48 feet deep, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Sharpnose Goby sits on some hard coral
Sharknose Goby sits on some hard coral, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Goby on a sea pen, Indonesia

Large whip goby on orange and blue whip coral, Bali
Large whip goby (Bryaninops amplus), on orange and blue whip coral, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Pair of twinspot gobys, Australia
Pair of twinspot gobies, Australia

Whip coral goby, Fiji

Red goby sitting motionless on whip coral, Fiji

A small whip coral goby on its host coral
A small whip coral goby (Bryaninops yongei) sits on its host coral in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

Goby on a coral, Australia

A tiny ghost goby lays on a gorgonian
A tiny, transluscent ghost goby (Trimma sp.) lays on a gorgonian in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A Neon Goby takes a look outside its hole in live boulder star coral
A Neon Goby (Gobiosoma oceanops) takes a look outside its hole in the live boulder star coral (Montastraea annularis), Key Largo, Florida

Hovering goby on a green sponge, Fiji

Goby with a hermit crab, Australia

The white spotted eyes of the tiger mantis shrimp peering from burrow
The white spotted eyes of the tiger mantis shrimp (Lysiosquilla maculata) peering from burrow, Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Close-up of a goby on coral, Belize

Striated goby and blind shrimp, North Sulawesi
Striated goby and blind shrimp, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Close-up of a whip coral goby, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Goby with commensal blind shrimp, Bali, Indonesia
Orange, white and blue goby with commensal yellow and red blind shrimp, Bali, Indonesia

Red-eyed goby on green sea grass, Bali, Indonesia

Redeye goby resting on coral
Redeye goby (Bryaninops natans) resting on coral, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Red goby on orange and white sea star, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Red goby on orange and white sea star, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Large whip goby and pygmy seahorse on sea fan, Papua New Guinea
Large whip goby (Bryaninops amplus) and pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus denise) on sea fan, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Shrimp goby and snapping shrimp look out their burrow, Papua New Guinea
Shrimp goby and snapping shrimp look out their burrow, Volcano crater, Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

Triplefin Blenny lays on some coral, Papua New Guinea

Crab-eyed Goby displaying its colorful fins, Papua New Guinea

Close-up of a whip goby on whip coral, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Kolombatovic goby -Gobius kolombatovici-, Mediterranean Sea, Croatia

Red-mouthed goby -Gobius cruentatus-, Mediterranean Sea, Croatia

Rock goby -Gobius paganellus-, Mediterranean Sea, Croatia

Decor goby -Istigobius decoratus- on sandy bottom, Makadi Bay, Red Sea, Hurghada, Egypt

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Black Gymnodoris Nudibranch feeding on Fierce Shrimpgoby (Ctenogobiops feroculus) Date:

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Snowflake Dwarfgoby Date:

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Lagoon Sandgoby Date:

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Lantana Dwarfgoby Date:

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Stonycoral Ghostgoby with Copepod parasite with egg cases Date:

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Monster Shrimpgoby Date:

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Common Ghost Goby on Elephant Ear sponge Date:

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Tangaroa Shrimpgoby with very long dorsal fin Sebayor Point dive site, between Komodo and Flores Islands, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Tangaroa Shrimpgoby

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Large-eye Dwarfgoby with parasitic Copepod with egg case Baleh Ridge dive site, Gili Mota Island, between Rinca and Flores islands, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Large-eye Dwarfgoby

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Ribbon Reefgoby Baleh Ridge dive site, Gili Mota Island, between Rinca and Flores islands, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Ribbon Reefgoby

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Redspot Dwarfgoby in hole by coral Nudi Retreat dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Redspot Dwarfgoby

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"Goby: Masters of Camouflage and Fierce Fighters" In the mesmerizing waters of Sunderban tiger reserve in West Bengal, India, two Blue spotted mud skippers engage in an intense battle at the water's edge. These small but mighty creatures, known as Boleophthalmus boddarti, showcase their fighting prowess amidst the stunning backdrop of nature. Venturing to Joao Vieira Poillo in Bijagos Archipelago, we encounter the West African mudskipper Periophthalmus barbarus. This remarkable species thrives both on land and underwater, adapting effortlessly to its surroundings. Their ability to breathe through their skin allows them to survive even when exposed to air for extended periods. Ambon Bay in Maluku Archipelago, Indonesia reveals a hidden gem - the Common ghostgoby Pleurosicya mossambica camouflaged seamlessly on a hard coral colony (Plesiastrea sp. ). With its translucent body blending harmoniously with its environment, this goby remains virtually invisible unless closely observed. Tubbataha Reef Natural Park presents us with another fascinating sight – a Goby from Bryaninops sp gracefully perched on a coral branch. The vibrant colors of this tiny fish contrast beautifully against the intricate patterns of the reef. It serves as a reminder that even within vast ecosystems like UNESCO World Heritage Sites, every creature plays an essential role. These captivating images captured by DDE-90037345, DDE-90037338, DDE-90027087, DDE-90027083, DDE-90027079, DDE-90024804, DDE-90024805, and DDE-90024755 highlight not only the diversity but also the resilience and adaptability of gobies across different habitats worldwide. Gobies are truly masters of camouflage and fierce fighters when necessary. They remind us that beauty can be found even in seemingly ordinary creatures if we take time to appreciate their unique characteristics.