Scientific Name: Mahidolia sp.
English Name: Flagfin goby sp.
Observed in: Sentosa
Observed Water Depth: 3-5m
Observed Timing: Mar-22
全身真っ黒なカスリハゼ。同属のハゼをPulau Hantuで確認しているが、体色や環境が異なるので別種ではないかと思われる。
生息環境は水深3ｍ。御伴のエビが巣穴から出入りする度に壁が壊れていき、あたりは煙幕を張ったようにもやもやしている。
外敵から身を守る手段として意図的に行っているのか、おっちょこちょいなのかはわからない。
ただ、撮影する側にしては試練でしかない。AFは当然機能せず、肉眼でも外形は陰としてしか把握できない中、勘を頼りにMF撮影した。
枚数が撮れるデジタルってありがたい。
The entirely black flag-fin goby. I’ve observed in Pulau Hantu along with other gobies from the same genus. However, due to differences in body color and environment, it seems likely that they may belong to different species.
Their habitat is at a 3m depth. Whenever their shrimp companions enter and exit their burrows, the walls crumble, creating a hazy atmosphere around them, as if smoke were spreading. It’s unclear whether this behavior is intentional as a means of protecting themselves from predators or if they are just clumsy.
For photographers, it’s nothing but a trial. Autofocus is naturally non-functional, and even with the naked eye, their shape can only be vaguely perceived as shadows. So, I relied on instinct for manual focus shooting. Digital cameras that allow taking multiple shots are truly appreciated in such situations.