Keoki & Yuko Okano Stender, Hawaii
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Enneapterygius atriceps is commonly found in algae-encrusted reefs, but is often overlooked by divers due to its small size and effective camouflage.
Females of this blenny are green with light spots, males are reddish-brown, and can be identified by their dark-colored head during the mating season.
Habitat: Enneapterygius atriceps is found over dead coral, rubble or rocks.
Synonym: Tripterygium atriceps Jenkins, 1903
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!
Females of this blenny are green with light spots, males are reddish-brown, and can be identified by their dark-colored head during the mating season.
Habitat: Enneapterygius atriceps is found over dead coral, rubble or rocks.
Synonym: Tripterygium atriceps Jenkins, 1903
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!
