Michael Eisenbart
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Ophioblennius steindachneri Jordan & Evermann, 1898
Large-banded blenny
Prefers the surge zone of unprotected rocky headlands with steep slopes. It wedges itself in crevices close to shore in shallow water, darting out to defend its territory. Diurnal feeder that grazes on algae and sessile invertebrates.
Synonymised names:
Ophioblennius pinchoti Hildebrand, 1946
Direct children (1):
Subspecies Ophioblennius steindachneri clippertonensis Springer, 1962 accepted as Ophioblennius clippertonensis Springer, 1962
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!
Large-banded blenny
Prefers the surge zone of unprotected rocky headlands with steep slopes. It wedges itself in crevices close to shore in shallow water, darting out to defend its territory. Diurnal feeder that grazes on algae and sessile invertebrates.
Synonymised names:
Ophioblennius pinchoti Hildebrand, 1946
Direct children (1):
Subspecies Ophioblennius steindachneri clippertonensis Springer, 1962 accepted as Ophioblennius clippertonensis Springer, 1962
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!
