Dr. Richard Winterbottom, Kanada
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Despite a fairly wide distribution of this blenny, we are not aware of any photos of a live animal, nor is the species available through DeJong Marine Life.
The lack of photos is surprising in that the IOUCN Red List of Threatened Species classifies the blenny as "not threatened", perhaps one of "our divers" can contribute a photo here?
Also interesting is the coloration of the sexes, males are brown while females are grayish brown with red spots on the body.
Usually the males are the more colorful animals, vying for the favor of the females with their colors.
Cirripectes gilberti inhabits shallow rocky and coral reefs at depths up to 8 m, usually in the surf zone with turbulent water movement....
Etymology:
The species was named "gilberti" after Dr. Carter R. Gilbert, formerly of the Florida State Museum.
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!
The lack of photos is surprising in that the IOUCN Red List of Threatened Species classifies the blenny as "not threatened", perhaps one of "our divers" can contribute a photo here?
Also interesting is the coloration of the sexes, males are brown while females are grayish brown with red spots on the body.
Usually the males are the more colorful animals, vying for the favor of the females with their colors.
Cirripectes gilberti inhabits shallow rocky and coral reefs at depths up to 8 m, usually in the surf zone with turbulent water movement....
Etymology:
The species was named "gilberti" after Dr. Carter R. Gilbert, formerly of the Florida State Museum.
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!
