Dr. Paddy Ryan, USA
Info
(Hardy, 1987)
Special thanks for the picture to Kendall Clements, University of Auckland, New Sealand.
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: around mainland New Zealand.
Biology
Found over rocky reefs.
Synonym:
Obliquichthys maryannae
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!
Special thanks for the picture to Kendall Clements, University of Auckland, New Sealand.
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: around mainland New Zealand.
Biology
Found over rocky reefs.
Synonym:
Obliquichthys maryannae
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!
