Prof. Dr. Arthur R. Bos, Niederlande / Ägypten
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(Valenciennes, 1839)
Very special thanks for the first two photos of Halichoeres papilionaceus to Prof. Dr. Arthur R. Bos,The American University in Cairo, Egypt and Department of Marine Zoology NATURALIS Biodiversity Center, Leiden, Netherlands.
Halichoeres papilionaceusis found in shallow water to depths of 10 meters on sheltered coral reefs, in seagrass beds and weedy areas,also in shallow sheltered rocky areas and reef flats, solitary or in small groups.
Synonyms:
Halichoeres schwartzii (Bleeker, 1847)
Julis dieschismenacanthoides Bleeker, 1853
Julis papilionaceus Valenciennes, 1839
Julis schwarzii Bleeker, 1847
Platyglossus doleschalli Steindachner, 1863
Classification: Biota > Animalia (Kingdom) > Chordata (Phylum) > Vertebrata (Subphylum) > Gnathostomata (Superclass) > Pisces (Superclass) > Actinopteri (Class) > Perciformes (Order) > Labroidei (Suborder) > Labridae (Family) > Halichoeres (Genus) > Halichoeres papilionaceus(Species)
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!
Very special thanks for the first two photos of Halichoeres papilionaceus to Prof. Dr. Arthur R. Bos,The American University in Cairo, Egypt and Department of Marine Zoology NATURALIS Biodiversity Center, Leiden, Netherlands.
Halichoeres papilionaceusis found in shallow water to depths of 10 meters on sheltered coral reefs, in seagrass beds and weedy areas,also in shallow sheltered rocky areas and reef flats, solitary or in small groups.
Synonyms:
Halichoeres schwartzii (Bleeker, 1847)
Julis dieschismenacanthoides Bleeker, 1853
Julis papilionaceus Valenciennes, 1839
Julis schwarzii Bleeker, 1847
Platyglossus doleschalli Steindachner, 1863
Classification: Biota > Animalia (Kingdom) > Chordata (Phylum) > Vertebrata (Subphylum) > Gnathostomata (Superclass) > Pisces (Superclass) > Actinopteri (Class) > Perciformes (Order) > Labroidei (Suborder) > Labridae (Family) > Halichoeres (Genus) > Halichoeres papilionaceus(Species)
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!
