Scientific Name: Amblyeleotris gymnocephala
English Name: Masked shrimpgoby
Observed in: Pulau Hantu, Singapore
Observed Water Depth: Around 10-15m
Observed Timing: Nov-21, Jun-23
目の横から延びる黒い線が特徴のダテハゼ。
シンガポールの海に潜り始めてから間もないころに見ることができたが、その一回きり、今まで機会がない。
場所はなんとなく把握しており、同じ場所にイマキュレートゴビーなどもいるはずなので、じっくり潜ってみたい。
追記）1年以上の期間を経て久しぶりに見つけることができた。その間インドネシアなどでも当種を見つけたが、当地に生息するものは、それと比べて目から延びる線が随分と細く、しかしくっきりとしている。観察場所はHantuの北側であり、前回の西側ではなかった。
This Amblyeleotris is characterized by a black line extending from the side of its eyes. I was able to see it shortly after I started diving in Singapore, but it was only that one time. I have a rough idea of the location, and I expect to find other species like the Immaculate Goby in the same area, so I want to dive there and explore thoroughly.
Update) After more than a year, I finally managed to find it again. In a meantime, I also spotted the same species such as in Indonesia, but the one inhabiting in Singapore has much thinner yet distinct lines extending from its eyes. The observation spot is on the north side of Hantu, not the west side where I saw it last time.