spooked halfbeak @ terumbu raya 09Feb2009

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There was a flurry of splashing in a pool behind me and when I turned around, there was a fish jumping across the shallow pools and on to the sand. It was obviously trying to reach a deep pool with sufficient water but it was out of luck as the whole area within a few metres was all devoid of any significant water holes.

I waited for the halfbeak to quieten down before gently grabbing in the palm of my hand and carrying it to a deep pool closer where there was a rocky overhang for it to take shelter away from the passing gaze from the fish eating birds overhead.

Find out more about halfbeaks here :
http://www.wildsingapore.com/wildfacts/vertebrates/fish/fishfi09.htm