Prof. Dr. Peter Wirtz, Madeira
Info
Randall, 1981
Distribution:
Western Indian Ocean: south to Durban, South Africa. Eastern Mediterranean: Mersin and Iskendrun Bay.
Biology:
Inhabits quiet seagrass beds and algal flats.
Synonymised taxa:
Cossyphus opercularis Peters, 1855
Pteragogus opercularis (Peters, 1855)
Human uses
Aquarium: commercial
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!
Distribution:
Western Indian Ocean: south to Durban, South Africa. Eastern Mediterranean: Mersin and Iskendrun Bay.
Biology:
Inhabits quiet seagrass beds and algal flats.
Synonymised taxa:
Cossyphus opercularis Peters, 1855
Pteragogus opercularis (Peters, 1855)
Human uses
Aquarium: commercial
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!
