Prof. Dr. Kendall Clements, Neuseeland
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(Forster, 1801)
Distribution:
Southwest Pacific: Tasmania, Australia and New Zealand, including the Chatham Islands.
Biology:
Inhabits rock pools and sub-tidally down to 30 m. Feeds on benthic invertebrates.
Spawns from May to November.
Synonymised taxa:
Blennius varius Forster, 1801
Forsterygion multiradiatum Scott, 1977
Tripterygion robustum (Clarke, 1879)
Tripterygion varium (Forster, 1801)
Trypterigium robustum Clarke, 1879
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:
Southwest Pacific: Tasmania, Australia and New Zealand, including the Chatham Islands.
Biology:
Inhabits rock pools and sub-tidally down to 30 m. Feeds on benthic invertebrates.
Spawns from May to November.
Synonymised taxa:
Blennius varius Forster, 1801
Forsterygion multiradiatum Scott, 1977
Tripterygion robustum (Clarke, 1879)
Tripterygion varium (Forster, 1801)
Trypterigium robustum Clarke, 1879
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!
