Prof. Dr. Peter Wirtz, Madeira
Info
Miller, 1969
Distribution:
Mediterranean Sea: Marsala, Sicily and Farwah Lagoon, western Libya.
Biology:
Inhabits lagoons, brackish to slightly hypersaline, in shallows on sand near seagrass prairie. Feeds on small crustaceans and gastropods.
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:
Mediterranean Sea: Marsala, Sicily and Farwah Lagoon, western Libya.
Biology:
Inhabits lagoons, brackish to slightly hypersaline, in shallows on sand near seagrass prairie. Feeds on small crustaceans and gastropods.
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!
