Underwater Images
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Shrimp goby
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| Gobies constitute the largest single family of marine fish. Most are small and inconspicuous and so are seldom seen. Gobies and blennies are often mistaken for each other but can be distinguished by their dorsal fins.Gobies have two, while blennies have one long, continuous fin.Another difference is the tendency of gobies to rest in a stiff, straight position, while blennies are more flexed and curved. Generally bottom living but a few hover just above the reef.The bottom-living species rest on their pectoral and pelvic fins. In surge or current, a small suction disc is formed between the pelvic fins to anchor them selves in place. | They range from reefs to rocky shores,
estuaries and mangrove swamps. Feeding habits vary according to species.
The shrimp maintains their dwelling in the coral gravel and the goby is the lookout. The shrimp has a feeler on the goby. If danger should approach, they both disappear tail first down hole. I froze the shrimp coming up and discarding gravel with underwater strobes. The compressed scan is not great but hopeful you'll be able to see the gravel falling from the claws. |
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