Dr. Paddy Ryan, USA
Info
(Whitley, 1961)
Distribution
Western Pacific: Philippines and Ryukyu Islands to the Gilbert Islands, New Caledonia, and Samoa, north to Izu Islands, south to Rowley Shoals and Lord Howe Island; throughout Micronesia. Subspecies Plagiotremus laudandus flavus occurs in Fiji and Tonga.
Biology
Inhabit lagoon and seaward reefs from below the surge zone to 30 m depth.
Feed on skin, scales, fins and mucus of other fish. Oviparous.
Eggs are demersal and adhesive.
A mimic of Meiacanthus atrodorsalis
Synonms:
Pescadorichthys laudandus (Whitley, 1961)
Plagiotremus laudandus laudandus (Whitley, 1961)
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!
Distribution
Western Pacific: Philippines and Ryukyu Islands to the Gilbert Islands, New Caledonia, and Samoa, north to Izu Islands, south to Rowley Shoals and Lord Howe Island; throughout Micronesia. Subspecies Plagiotremus laudandus flavus occurs in Fiji and Tonga.
Biology
Inhabit lagoon and seaward reefs from below the surge zone to 30 m depth.
Feed on skin, scales, fins and mucus of other fish. Oviparous.
Eggs are demersal and adhesive.
A mimic of Meiacanthus atrodorsalis
Synonms:
Pescadorichthys laudandus (Whitley, 1961)
Plagiotremus laudandus laudandus (Whitley, 1961)
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!
