Dr. Gerald (Gerry) Robert Allen, Australien
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Cryptocentrus strigilliceps (Jordan & Seale, 1906)
Occurs in silty bottoms of lagoon or coastal reefs. Lives with an alpheid shrimps.
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!
Synonymised names
Cryptocentrus koumansi (Whitley, 1933) · unaccepted
Mars strigilliceps Jordan & Seale, 1906 · unaccepted
Obtortiophagus koumansi Whitley, 1933 · unaccepted (synonym)
Occurs in silty bottoms of lagoon or coastal reefs. Lives with an alpheid shrimps.
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!
Synonymised names
Cryptocentrus koumansi (Whitley, 1933) · unaccepted
Mars strigilliceps Jordan & Seale, 1906 · unaccepted
Obtortiophagus koumansi Whitley, 1933 · unaccepted (synonym)
