Dr. Gerald (Gerry) Robert Allen, Australien
Info
Hazeus ammophilus Allen & Erdmann, 2021
Found on sand-bottom habitats
from Fishbase:
This species is distinguished by the following characters: third or fourth dorsal spine longest; segmented dorsal and anal rays usually 10 (sometimes 9); pectoral rays 13-17 (usually 16); lateral scales 25-28 (usually 26); transverse-scales 7; predorsal scales 6-9 (usually 7, rarely 8-9); ctenoid scales cover the body and nape, except cycloid, embedded scales on prepelvic area and pectoral-fin base; cheek and opercle no scales; different longitudinal pattern of cephalic sensory papillae. Colouration: in life the adult male blotchy golden brown with whitish to pale grey flecks on head and sides, midlateral row of five, large dark brown spots; female with similar, but less vivid coloration, and no double row of transverse brown streaks and brown outer margin on dorsal fins, and instead with a broad, submarginal whitish band
Main reference:
Allen, G.R. and M.V. Erdmann, 2021. Description of two new sand-dwelling gobies (Gobiidae: Hazeus) from the tropical western Pacific Ocean. aqua, Intl. J. Ichthyol. 27(2):37-56. (Ref. 125639)
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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!
Found on sand-bottom habitats
from Fishbase:
This species is distinguished by the following characters: third or fourth dorsal spine longest; segmented dorsal and anal rays usually 10 (sometimes 9); pectoral rays 13-17 (usually 16); lateral scales 25-28 (usually 26); transverse-scales 7; predorsal scales 6-9 (usually 7, rarely 8-9); ctenoid scales cover the body and nape, except cycloid, embedded scales on prepelvic area and pectoral-fin base; cheek and opercle no scales; different longitudinal pattern of cephalic sensory papillae. Colouration: in life the adult male blotchy golden brown with whitish to pale grey flecks on head and sides, midlateral row of five, large dark brown spots; female with similar, but less vivid coloration, and no double row of transverse brown streaks and brown outer margin on dorsal fins, and instead with a broad, submarginal whitish band
Main reference:
Allen, G.R. and M.V. Erdmann, 2021. Description of two new sand-dwelling gobies (Gobiidae: Hazeus) from the tropical western Pacific Ocean. aqua, Intl. J. Ichthyol. 27(2):37-56. (Ref. 125639)
!
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!
