Phil Garner, Southern California Marine Life, USA
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Neoclinus stephensae Hubbs, 1953
The Yellowfin fringehead is found in the eastern and northern Pacific Ocean.
The largest species, Neoclinus blanchardi, lives off the coast of California and can grow up to 30 centimeters long. However, most slime fish are significantly smaller. Pike slimeheads have an elongated, often eel-like body, no scales, and no lateral line organ.
The yellowfin fringedhead grows to a length of 10 cm. Males and females are the same size. This pretty fish is found in rock crevices and bays near jetties, usually in empty shells and holes.
Its tail fin is yellow. The jaw extends beyond the eye, and cirri are located above the eyes. The dorsal fin is of equal height, and the body is long and slender.
The color varies depending on the habitat, but the head is usually purple.
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 Yellowfin fringehead is found in the eastern and northern Pacific Ocean.
The largest species, Neoclinus blanchardi, lives off the coast of California and can grow up to 30 centimeters long. However, most slime fish are significantly smaller. Pike slimeheads have an elongated, often eel-like body, no scales, and no lateral line organ.
The yellowfin fringedhead grows to a length of 10 cm. Males and females are the same size. This pretty fish is found in rock crevices and bays near jetties, usually in empty shells and holes.
Its tail fin is yellow. The jaw extends beyond the eye, and cirri are located above the eyes. The dorsal fin is of equal height, and the body is long and slender.
The color varies depending on the habitat, but the head is usually purple.
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!
