Gobiidae Collection (page 3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oval-spot Goby (Asterropteryx ovata) adult, resting on coral, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Triplespot Goby (Oplopomus caninoides) adult, camouflaged on sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Ribbon Reefgoby (Priolepis vexilla) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Banded Flap-head Goby (Callogobius hasseltii) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Mudskipper, two large eyes, strangely shaped mouth for catching small creatures, sucker-like pelvic fins for clinging on slippery surfaces, nares for breathing, front view of face

Soft coral goby in Indonesia
A soft coral goby, Pleurosicya boldinghi. This individual is well hidden on its soft coral host. Photographed in South Maitara, Tidore, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Portrait of goby on sea whip
A portrait of a sea whip goby, Bryaninops yongei. Photographed off North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Goby on whip cora
A large whip goby, Bryaninops amplus, showing it on its host whip coral. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Goby on soft coral in Indonesia
A many host Goby, Pleurosicya mossambica. Detailed view from above resting on pink soft coral. Photographed off Lilai Jetty, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

A many host goby hidden on sponge
A many host goby, Pleurosicya mossambica, hidden in the pattern of a sponge. Photographed in Island Bay, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Whip goby with eggs
A sea whip goby, Bryaninops yongei. Close up of the goby with eggs on a whip coral. Photographed off North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Goby camouflaged on sand
A crab eye goby, Signigobius biocellatus. The markings on this goby help it blend into the sandy seabed. Photographed at TG Ball South, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Valenciennea strigata, blueband goby
Ff. 189. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

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"Gobiidae: A Colorful World Underwater" Discover the fascinating world of Gobiidae, a diverse family of fish found in various corners of the globe. From the Sunderban tiger reserve in West Bengal, India to the Bijagos Archipelago in Joao Vieira Poillo, West Africa, these incredible creatures captivate with their unique behaviors and stunning appearances. At water's edge in Sunderban tiger reserve, witness two Blue spotted mud skippers engaged in an intense fight. These Boleophthalmus boddarti showcase their vibrant blue spots as they battle for dominance. Venture to Bijagos Archipelago and encounter the West African mudskipper (Periophthalmus barbarus). These agile creatures navigate both land and water effortlessly, showcasing their ability to adapt to different environments. In Ambon Bay, Maluku Archipelago, Indonesia lies a hidden gem - the Common ghostgoby (Pleurosicya mossambica). Camouflaged on a hard coral colony (Plesiastrea sp. ), this goby blends seamlessly into its surroundings. Traveling all the way to Channel Islands in the UK during June brings you face-to-face with the Leopard-spotted Goby (Thorogobius ephippiatus). Its striking leopard-like spots make it stand out among its peers. Journeying further towards Tubbataha Reef Natural Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Philippines' Banda Sea reveals another spectacle. The Goby (Bryaninops sp) gracefully perches on a coral branch, adding vibrancy to this underwater wonderland. These captivating images captured by DDE-90024805; NFP 1195; UW INDO 2033 12; UW INDO 2027 05; UW INDO 1905 42; UW INDO 1902 19; UW INDO1894-47 remind us of the incredible biodiversity that exists beneath the waves.