Dr. Glen Whisson, Aqua Research and Monitoring Services, Australien
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Omobranchus punctatus is a resident of shallow coastal and estuarine waters, hiding among rocks, in tidal pools, in macroalgae and mangrove forests.
The spotted blenny is now also found in many areas outside its original range (including the Atlantic and Mediterranean), due to transport in ship ballast water and bio-fouling.
Males of this blenny show distinct transverse stripes along the body, while these stripes are indistinct in females.
Etymology:
The species name is derived from the Latin word "punctatus" (= spotted) and refers to the rows of blackish-blue dots or small line-like spots on the sides of this species.
Synonyms:
Blennechis punctatus Valenciennes, 1836
Graviceps punctatus (Valenciennes, 1836)
Omobranchus japonicus (Bleeker, 1869)
Omobranchus japonicus scalatus Smith, 1959
Omobranchus lineolatus (Kner, 1868)
Petrocirtes kochi Weber, 1907
Petroscirtes japonicus Bleeker, 1869
Petroscirtes kochi Weber, 1907
Petroscirtes lineolatus Kner, 1868
Petroskirtes japonicus Bleeker, 1869
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!
The spotted blenny is now also found in many areas outside its original range (including the Atlantic and Mediterranean), due to transport in ship ballast water and bio-fouling.
Males of this blenny show distinct transverse stripes along the body, while these stripes are indistinct in females.
Etymology:
The species name is derived from the Latin word "punctatus" (= spotted) and refers to the rows of blackish-blue dots or small line-like spots on the sides of this species.
Synonyms:
Blennechis punctatus Valenciennes, 1836
Graviceps punctatus (Valenciennes, 1836)
Omobranchus japonicus (Bleeker, 1869)
Omobranchus japonicus scalatus Smith, 1959
Omobranchus lineolatus (Kner, 1868)
Petrocirtes kochi Weber, 1907
Petroscirtes japonicus Bleeker, 1869
Petroscirtes kochi Weber, 1907
Petroscirtes lineolatus Kner, 1868
Petroskirtes japonicus Bleeker, 1869
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!
