Inner reef crest. Rubble, patches of coral. 2-5m. 26 deg C.
My husband's photos or video extract.
Field Notes - Quick flight then resting close to ground. Under HW markings quite black. Not sure which species in genus this is. Upper wing not seen easily.
Tiny fish photographed in Yasawa Islands, Fiji
Found in coral rubble on exposed reef flat.
A medium sized eel that was hiding in the leaf litter but wanted to eat my fingers when I put the camera in. This eel would probably not have ever seen a person before. The eel persisted in coming toward me until it realised how much bigger I am then it fled.
(EN) Melasma Dwarfgoby - (FR) Gobie nain à carrés rouges
Eviota melasma, Panglao, Philippines
Large specimen over 30cm in length. Had kiwi fruit for lunch.
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