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Mudskippers


Mudskippers
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Copyright: Thong Wing Hoong (Ah_Thong) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 21 W: 1 N: 39] (142)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-02-04
Categories: Fish
Camera: Nikon D70
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/50 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-02-11 8:43
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Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Mudskippers - Periophthalmus argentilineatus
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Visitors to the mangrove swamps and mud-flats of the Tropics are sometimes surprised at the sight of groups of small fishes, averaging 10cm (four inches) in length, crawling and hopping over the exposed mud quite far from the safety of the water. These are the Mudskippers, a specialised group of Gobies characterised by having periscope-like eyes and muscular limb-like pectoral fins.

The Mudskipper's name fits perfectly. It spends more time skipping across the mudflats than swimming in the water. It will even climb up a mangrove tree in search of food. Mudskippers spend most of their time out of the water, but they need to keep their skin moist. When they get too dry, they roll in puddles, and wipe their eye with a wet fin. These fish can move much faster on land than in the water. They hunt energetically for small creatures, such as insects. Mudskippers are very territorial, and if another mudskipper gets too close, they warn it off by raising their dorsal fin. When danger threatens, the Mudskipper dives into the water and hides in the mud amongst the tangled mangrove roots.

Informations taken from http://members.ozemail.com.au/~thebobo/intro.htm

I took this photo at Gelugor seashore, near Penang Bridge, 5 minutes walk from the place i stay. I think they are kind cute anyway.. hehehe..

Original Image, cropped, minor adjustment on contrasts, sharpen.. resized, added border.

Comments, Critiques and Workshops are welcomed.
-thong-
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Great photo! I'm affraid of the eyes :-)
Wonderful shot, I love dots on their bodies!

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2703 W: 74 N: 8857] (30219)
  • [2005-02-11 8:46]

Excellent capture Thong! I saw this ones on tv and they're indeed very cute and funny. Interesting note, very good photo.

Sorry but points tomorrow.

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2005-02-11 9:12]

Interesting shot and notes!They're looking at you for pose:)
TFS

Interesting little critters, well catched and framed. Your composition is well done, with large and small one on the same oblique line. Your note is a great help to know more about these. Good idea to post it!

I like very much this shot, it is very beautiful and interesting photo of this cute fish. Nice moody atmosphere.

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1576 W: 5 N: 2180] (12248)
  • [2005-02-11 21:14]

J'ai ratté tes photo, Félicitations pour la prise de vue et la composition. Sujet très original et intéressant. La netteté est au rendez-vous et les couleurs sont justes. Merci pour l'envoi et bonne soirée.

Hi Thong, it's a very nice and interesting shot.
Good composition, details and colours. Good and informative note.
Very well done.

At 10cm those are really big mudskippers compared to the ones we had on Niue. I used to love catching them as a kid. Good bait for fishing.
This is a very good photo too.
Great POV and composition.
Well done!

Beautiful and funy, I love the red spots. They always remind me of overgrwon padpoles. Very nice colours and mood, Thong!

Very interesting topic and subject. Excellent composition. I like the shallow DOF in this capture. There seems to be a slight halo around the yes of the smaller one. Sharpening? Great shot, Thong. Well done.

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