Goby Collection (#4)

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

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Harlot Dwarfgoby Date:

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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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Decorated Goby 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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Goldspot Sandgoby Date:

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Monster Shrimpgoby Date:

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Scalyhead Sandgoby Date:

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Common Ghost Goby on Elephant Ear sponge Date:

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Masked Shrimpgoby 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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Scaleless Shrimpgoby with fin erect on black sand Magic Rock dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Scaleless Shrimpgoby

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Blotched Goby on black sand Makawide Wall dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Blotched Goby

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Pale Dwarfgoby with parasite with egg cases California Dreaming dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Pale Dwarfgoby

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Wide-barred Goby with fin extended on black sand Bianca dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Wide-barred Goby

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Monster Shrimpgoby with erect fin on black sand Bianca dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Monster Shrimpgoby

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Scalyhead Goby on black sand TK3 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Scalyhead Goby

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Green-band Sleeper-Goby Kareko Point dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Green-band Sleeper-Goby

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Fan-sponge Ghostgoby on sponge Kareko Batu dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Fan-sponge Ghostgoby

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Monster Shrimpgoby on black sand Kareko Batu dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Monster Shrimpgoby

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Banded Goby Serena Besar dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Banded Goby

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Ventral-Barred Shrimpgoby with erect fins on black sand Serena Besar dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Ventral-Barred Shrimpgoby

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Common Ghostgoby on coral Pantai Parigi dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Common Ghostgoby

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Dwarfgoby on coral Batu Angus dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Dwarfgoby

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Scalyhead Goby camouflaged on black sand Aer Bajo dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Scalyhead Goby

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Orange-dashed Goby Rusak Gigi dive site, Padar Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Orange-dashed Goby

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Fang's Dwarfgoby Yellow Wall of Texas dive site, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, south Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Fang's Dwarfgoby

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Bluedot Goby with Copepod parasite and shrimp on night dive Wainilu dive site, Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Bluedot Goby

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Steinitz Shrimpgoby by hole Sebayor Kecil dive site, between Komodo and Flores Islands, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Steinitz Shrimpgoby

Scalyhead Goby (Hazeus otakii) adult, close-up of head, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Stripedhead Dwarfgoby (Trimma striatum) adult, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

Yellow Shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus cinctus) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Banded Goby (Amblygobius phalaena) adult, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Monster Shrimpgoby (Tomiyamichthys oni) adult, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Arcfin Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris arcupinna) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Pink-speckled Shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus leptocephalus) adult, at burrow entrance, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Redspot Dwarfgoby (Trimma halonevum) adult, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Old Glory Goby (Koumansetta rainfordi) adult, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

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GOBIES - On Sea Whip (Tenacigobius) Date:

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Redhead Goby - Browncheek Blenny (Elacatinus punticulatus - Acanth) Date:

Ornate Slippery Goby (Lubricogobius ornatus) adult, on black sand beside coral, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Diagonal Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris diagonalis) adult, at hole entrance on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

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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.