Prof. Dr. Peter Wirtz, Madeira
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(Valenciennes, 1836)
Distribution:
Eastern Atlantic
Biology
Occurs on rocky shores of coastal waters; on yellow sand and shell gravel.
Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive.
Synonymised taxa:
Blennius goreensis Valenciennes, 1836
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:
Eastern Atlantic
Biology
Occurs on rocky shores of coastal waters; on yellow sand and shell gravel.
Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive.
Synonymised taxa:
Blennius goreensis Valenciennes, 1836
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!
