Dr. Hiroshi Senou, Japan
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This Partner goby was named after a variety of the cherry tree with turmeric-colored blossoms, in reference to the scattered bright yellow dots and lines on head and body of this species.
Vanderhorstia kizakura was first described in 2007 based on a single specimen.
This goby was discovered on sandy, gently sloping slopes below coral reefs, living in symbiosis with Alpheus squid.
The goby differs slightly from the other conspecifics by the separated pelvic fins (i.e. the connecting membrane between the innermost soft rays of the pelvic fin are greatly reduced).
The basic color of the head and body is pale, slightly grayish dorsally, and the belly is pale white.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to Dr. Hiroshi Senou, Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History, who provided the first photo of Vanderhorstia kizakura to reeflex.net.
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
Vanderhorstia kizakura was first described in 2007 based on a single specimen.
This goby was discovered on sandy, gently sloping slopes below coral reefs, living in symbiosis with Alpheus squid.
The goby differs slightly from the other conspecifics by the separated pelvic fins (i.e. the connecting membrane between the innermost soft rays of the pelvic fin are greatly reduced).
The basic color of the head and body is pale, slightly grayish dorsally, and the belly is pale white.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to Dr. Hiroshi Senou, Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History, who provided the first photo of Vanderhorstia kizakura to reeflex.net.
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
