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Goby Collection (#5)

"Goby: Masters of Camouflage and Fierce Fighters" In the mesmerizing waters of Sunderban tiger reserve in West Bengal, India

Background imageGoby Collection: Diagonal Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris diagonalis) adult, at hole entrance on black sand

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

Background imageGoby Collection: Rock Goby (Gobius paganellus) adult, in rockpool, Falmouth, Cornwall, England, February

Rock Goby (Gobius paganellus) adult, in rockpool, Falmouth, Cornwall, England, February

Background imageGoby Collection: Steinitz Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris steinitzi) adult, at burrow entrance, Tatawa Besar Island

Steinitz Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris steinitzi) adult, at burrow entrance, Tatawa Besar Island, between Komodo and Flores Islands, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Background imageGoby Collection: Fierce Shrimpgoby (Ctenogobiops feroculus) adult, at burrow entrance, Tatawa Besar Island

Fierce Shrimpgoby (Ctenogobiops feroculus) adult, at burrow entrance, Tatawa Besar Island, between Komodo and Flores Islands, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Background imageGoby Collection: Monster Shrimpgoby (Tomiyamichthys oni) adult, at burrow entrance, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi

Monster Shrimpgoby (Tomiyamichthys oni) adult, at burrow entrance, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Background imageGoby Collection: Naudes Rubble Dwarfgoby (Trimma naudei) adult, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Naudes Rubble Dwarfgoby (Trimma naudei) adult, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Background imageGoby Collection: Akihitos Goby (Exyrias akihito) adult, with extended fins, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi

Akihitos Goby (Exyrias akihito) adult, with extended fins, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Background imageGoby Collection: Yellowfoot Shrimpgoby (Vanderhorstia phaeosticta) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits

Yellowfoot Shrimpgoby (Vanderhorstia phaeosticta) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Background imageGoby Collection: Ventral-barred Shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus sericus) adult, at burrow entrance, Lembeh Straits

Ventral-barred Shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus sericus) adult, at burrow entrance, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Background imageGoby Collection: Slender Spongegoby (Phyllogobius platycephalops) adult, with parasite and egg case attached

Slender Spongegoby (Phyllogobius platycephalops) adult, with parasite and egg case attached, resting on sponge, Padar Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Background imageGoby Collection: Barrel-sponge Ghostgoby (Pleurosicya labiata) adult, resting on Barrel Sponge

Barrel-sponge Ghostgoby (Pleurosicya labiata) adult, resting on Barrel Sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria), Padar Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Background imageGoby Collection: Reticulate Sandgoby (Istigobius spence) adult, resting on sand, Seraya, Bali

Reticulate Sandgoby (Istigobius spence) adult, resting on sand, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Background imageGoby Collection: Sixspot Goby (Valenciennea sexguttata) adult, spitting out sand excavated from burrow

Sixspot Goby (Valenciennea sexguttata) adult, spitting out sand excavated from burrow, Tanjung Gedong, Flores Island, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Background imageGoby Collection: Black-spotted Sandgoby (Istigobius nigroocellatus) adult, camouflaged on black sand

Black-spotted Sandgoby (Istigobius nigroocellatus) adult, camouflaged on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Background imageGoby Collection: Striped Goby (Asterropteryx striata) adult, Pantar Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands

Striped Goby (Asterropteryx striata) adult, Pantar Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

Background imageGoby Collection: Gold-speckled Shrimpgoby (Ctenogobiops pomastictus) adult, at burrow entrance in sand

Gold-speckled Shrimpgoby (Ctenogobiops pomastictus) adult, at burrow entrance in sand, Tanjung Gedong, Flores Island, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Background imageGoby Collection: Yanos Dwarfgoby (Trimma yanoi) adult, Tanjung Tutunuuake, Wetar Island, Barat Daya Islands

Yanos Dwarfgoby (Trimma yanoi) adult, Tanjung Tutunuuake, Wetar Island, Barat Daya Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Background imageGoby Collection: Scalyhead Goby (Hazeus otakii) adult, camouflaged on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi

Scalyhead Goby (Hazeus otakii) adult, camouflaged on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Background imageGoby Collection: Redeye Hovering Goby (Bryaninops natans) adult, resting on Coral (Acropora sp)

Redeye Hovering Goby (Bryaninops natans) adult, resting on Coral (Acropora sp. ), Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi
Redeye Hovering Goby (Bryaninops natans) adult, resting on Coral (Acropora sp.), Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Background imageGoby Collection: Sebrees Dwarfgoby (Eviota sebreei) adult, with parastitic growth, resting on coral

Sebrees Dwarfgoby (Eviota sebreei) adult, with parastitic growth, resting on coral, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Background imageGoby Collection: Arcfin Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris arcupinna) adult, at hole entrance on black sand, Lembeh Straits

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

Background imageGoby Collection: Wolfsnout Goby (Luposicya lupus) adult, resting on sponge, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi

Wolfsnout Goby (Luposicya lupus) adult, resting on sponge, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Background imageGoby Collection: Longjaw Shrimpgoby (Psilogobius prolatus) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi

Longjaw Shrimpgoby (Psilogobius prolatus) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Background imageGoby Collection: Painted Goby (Pomatoschistus pictus) adult, resting on seabed, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck

Painted Goby (Pomatoschistus pictus) adult, resting on seabed, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, August

Background imageGoby Collection: Candycane Dwarfgoby (Trimma cana) adult, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Candycane Dwarfgoby (Trimma cana) adult, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Background imageGoby Collection: Yellownose Shrimpgoby (Stonogobiops xanthorhinica) adult, with Randalls Snapping Shrimp

Yellownose Shrimpgoby (Stonogobiops xanthorhinica) adult, with Randalls Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus randalli) at hole entrance on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Background imageGoby Collection: Variable Shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus fasciatus) adult, with Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus sp)

Variable Shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus fasciatus) adult, with Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus sp. ) at burrow entrance in sand
Variable Shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus fasciatus) adult, with Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus sp.) at burrow entrance in sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Background imageGoby Collection: Metallic Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris latifasciata) adult, with dorsal fin extended, resting on sand

Metallic Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris latifasciata) adult, with dorsal fin extended, resting on sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Background imageGoby Collection: Taylors Dwarfgoby (Trimma taylori) adult, with extended fins, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi

Taylors Dwarfgoby (Trimma taylori) adult, with extended fins, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Background imageGoby Collection: Blotchy Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris periophthalma) adult, at burrow entrance, Lembeh Straits

Blotchy Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris periophthalma) adult, at burrow entrance, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Background imageGoby Collection: Meshed Dwarfgoby (Trimma agrena) adult, Batu Lima, Dampier Straits

Meshed Dwarfgoby (Trimma agrena) adult, Batu Lima, Dampier Straits, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, July

Background imageGoby Collection: Staghorn Ghostgoby (Pleurosicya fringilla) adult, resting on sponge, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi

Staghorn Ghostgoby (Pleurosicya fringilla) adult, resting on sponge, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Background imageGoby Collection: Okinawa Dwarfgoby (Trimma okinawae) adult, resting on reef, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi

Okinawa Dwarfgoby (Trimma okinawae) adult, resting on reef, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Background imageGoby Collection: Stripedhead Dwarfgoby (Trimma striatum) adult, Saonex Pier, Dampier Straits

Stripedhead Dwarfgoby (Trimma striatum) adult, Saonex Pier, Dampier Straits, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, July

Background imageGoby Collection: Red-margin Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris rubrimarginata) adult, with Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus sp)

Red-margin Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris rubrimarginata) adult, with Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus sp. ) cleaning shared hole
Red-margin Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris rubrimarginata) adult, with Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus sp.) cleaning shared hole, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Background imageGoby Collection: Redspot Dwarfgoby (Trimma halonevum) adult, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April

Redspot Dwarfgoby (Trimma halonevum) adult, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April

Background imageGoby Collection: Bluestreak Goby (Valenciennea strigata) adult, Palau Auri, Roon, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings)

Bluestreak Goby (Valenciennea strigata) adult, Palau Auri, Roon, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, June

Background imageGoby Collection: Ringeye Dwarfgoby (Trimma benjamini) adult, resting on coral, Dampier Straits

Ringeye Dwarfgoby (Trimma benjamini) adult, resting on coral, Dampier Straits, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, July

Background imageGoby Collection: Spotted Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris guttata) adult, at burrow entrance, West Waigeo

Spotted Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris guttata) adult, at burrow entrance, West Waigeo, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, July

Background imageGoby Collection: Sand Goby (Pomatoschistus minutus) adult, resting on sandy seabed, Bournemouth, Dorset, England

Sand Goby (Pomatoschistus minutus) adult, resting on sandy seabed, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, September

Background imageGoby Collection: Big-lip Ghostgoby (Pleurosicya labiata) adult, resting on Barrel Sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria)

Big-lip Ghostgoby (Pleurosicya labiata) adult, resting on Barrel Sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria), Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Background imageGoby Collection: Orange-dashed Goby (Valenciennea puellaris) adult, Sansapor Raru, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings)

Orange-dashed Goby (Valenciennea puellaris) adult, Sansapor Raru, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, July

Background imageGoby Collection: Crosshatch Goby (Amblygobius decussatus) adult, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands

Crosshatch Goby (Amblygobius decussatus) adult, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Background imageGoby Collection: Large Whip Goby (Bryaninops amplus) adult, with female parasitic copepod with pair of egg sacs

Large Whip Goby (Bryaninops amplus) adult, with female parasitic copepod with pair of egg sacs, resting on whip coral, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Background imageGoby Collection: Leopard-spotted Goby (Thorogobius ephippiatus) adult, resting on rock, Brandy Bay

Leopard-spotted Goby (Thorogobius ephippiatus) adult, resting on rock, Brandy Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, August

Background imageGoby Collection: Black Goby (Gobius niger) adult, resting on sandy seabed, Studland Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset

Black Goby (Gobius niger) adult, resting on sandy seabed, Studland Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, August

Background imageGoby Collection: Pale Sandgoby (Fusigobius pallidus) adult, resting on sand, Otdina Reef, Dampier Straits

Pale Sandgoby (Fusigobius pallidus) adult, resting on sand, Otdina Reef, Dampier Straits, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, July

Background imageGoby Collection: Blackfoot Goby (Asterropteryx atripes) adult, resting on sand, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands

Blackfoot Goby (Asterropteryx atripes) adult, resting on sand, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April




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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.