Richard und Mary Field, Malta
Info
Amblyeleotris sungami, (Klausewitz, 1969)
Occurs on open sand bottoms of clear water reefs. Lives with alphaeid shrimps in burrows. Partner Shrimp: Alpheus bellulus evtl. other Partner shrimps.
Sex and mating
There are no known visual differences between the sexes in this genus.
Furthermore, the sex of this species is determined after hatching and cannot be changed (gonochoric). The sex develops during spawning and is determined by the water temperature.
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!
Synonym:
Cryptocentrus sungami Klausewitz, 1969
Occurs on open sand bottoms of clear water reefs. Lives with alphaeid shrimps in burrows. Partner Shrimp: Alpheus bellulus evtl. other Partner shrimps.
Sex and mating
There are no known visual differences between the sexes in this genus.
Furthermore, the sex of this species is determined after hatching and cannot be changed (gonochoric). The sex develops during spawning and is determined by the water temperature.
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!
Synonym:
Cryptocentrus sungami Klausewitz, 1969
