Prof. Dr. Peter Wirtz, Madeira
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Helcogramma obtusirostris (Klunzinger, 1871)
Found at depths of 6 m and shallower on exposed rocky coasts
Synonymised names:
Enneapterygius obtusirostre (Klunzinger, 1871) · unaccepted (misspelling)
Helcogramma obtusirostre (Klunzinger, 1871) · unaccepted (misspelling)
Tripterygion obtusirostre Klunzinger, 1871 · unaccepted
Tripterygium obtusirostre Klunzinger, 1871 · unaccepted (misspelling)
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!
Found at depths of 6 m and shallower on exposed rocky coasts
Synonymised names:
Enneapterygius obtusirostre (Klunzinger, 1871) · unaccepted (misspelling)
Helcogramma obtusirostre (Klunzinger, 1871) · unaccepted (misspelling)
Tripterygion obtusirostre Klunzinger, 1871 · unaccepted
Tripterygium obtusirostre Klunzinger, 1871 · unaccepted (misspelling)
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!
