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Eviota longirostris Tornabene, Greenfield & Erdmann, 2021
Currently known only from the southern coastal region of West Papua, from southern Raja Ampat (based on photos only) to Fakfak, Kaimana, and the Aru Archipelago, although possibly more widespread including perhaps to Australia. Observed in shallow depths of 2–8 m on coastal reefs exposed to significant terrigenous influences (freshwater influx and sedimentation) and moderate to strong currents. Observed individually on coralline algae and dead coral substrates.
Main reference: A review of the Eviota zebrina complex, with descriptions of four new species (Teleostei, Gobiidae)
https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/66675/
Inhabits rocky and coral reefs.
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!
Currently known only from the southern coastal region of West Papua, from southern Raja Ampat (based on photos only) to Fakfak, Kaimana, and the Aru Archipelago, although possibly more widespread including perhaps to Australia. Observed in shallow depths of 2–8 m on coastal reefs exposed to significant terrigenous influences (freshwater influx and sedimentation) and moderate to strong currents. Observed individually on coralline algae and dead coral substrates.
Main reference: A review of the Eviota zebrina complex, with descriptions of four new species (Teleostei, Gobiidae)
https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/66675/
Inhabits rocky and coral reefs.
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!
