Dr. John Ernest (Jack) Randall (†), Hawaii
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Unfortunately we currently only have a very poor quality photo of Ctenogobiops formosa!
Ctenogobiops formosa is a whitish goby with 3 longitudinal rows of dark brown spots, the 3rd series is the largest and centered, consisting of 4 oval spots and 3 small ones in the rear area, the last one at the base of the caudal fin.
On the operculum a diagonal row of small, light blue spots can be seen from behind the eye to the predorsal area.
Ctenogobiops formosa lives together with an Alpheus crayfish (probably Alpheus rapax Fabricius, 1798).
Etymology:
The species name “formosa” is derived from the early name of present-day Taiwan, where the goby was found.
Similar species: Ctenogobiops feroculus Lubbock & Polunin, 1977
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!
Ctenogobiops formosa is a whitish goby with 3 longitudinal rows of dark brown spots, the 3rd series is the largest and centered, consisting of 4 oval spots and 3 small ones in the rear area, the last one at the base of the caudal fin.
On the operculum a diagonal row of small, light blue spots can be seen from behind the eye to the predorsal area.
Ctenogobiops formosa lives together with an Alpheus crayfish (probably Alpheus rapax Fabricius, 1798).
Etymology:
The species name “formosa” is derived from the early name of present-day Taiwan, where the goby was found.
Similar species: Ctenogobiops feroculus Lubbock & Polunin, 1977
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!
