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| Phylum Chordata > Subphylum Vertebrate > fishes > Family Gobiidae |
| Ornate
lagoon-goby Istigobius ornatus Family Gobiidae updated Jan 09 Where seen? This decorative and rather large goby is commonly seen on many of our shores, sheltering in pools among coral rubble, near seagrasses and living reefs. Features: Large for a goby, it grows to about 10cm. Those seen usually about 8cm. Bulbous snout that overhangs the mouth, lips greatly thickened, broken dark brown lines along the back in 3-4 rows, 2 rows of deep blue spots on the lower sides (not easily seen from the top), gill cover has 5 small blue spots interspersed with brownish red spots, 5 vertical rows of white spots on the pectoral fins. This fish is usually seen alone, but many individuals can be spaced apart over a small area. |
 Tanah Merah, Jun 09 |
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Ornate lagoon-gobies on Singapore shores
 Tanah Merah, Aug 11 |
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 Blue spots on the sides of the body |
 Pelvic fins used to cling to bottom, white spots on the pectoral fins. |
 Bulbous nose, spots on the gill covers. Changi, Jul 04 |
 St. John's Island, May 07 |
 Sometimes, lots of little ones are seen. |
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more photos of ornate gobies on Singapore shores
northern shores
southern shores part 1 | part 2 | part 3
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