Prof. Dr. Peter Wirtz, Madeira
Info
(Steindachner, 1881)
Distribution:
Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to Ghana and Pagalu (Annobon Islands).
Biology:
Occurs inshore, on rocks. Enters brackish and nearly fresh waters.
Synonymised taxa:
Batanga angustifrons Blanc, Cadenat & Stauch, 1968
Batanga maltzani (Steindachner, 1881)
Eleotris maltzani Steindachner, 1881
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:
Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to Ghana and Pagalu (Annobon Islands).
Biology:
Occurs inshore, on rocks. Enters brackish and nearly fresh waters.
Synonymised taxa:
Batanga angustifrons Blanc, Cadenat & Stauch, 1968
Batanga maltzani (Steindachner, 1881)
Eleotris maltzani Steindachner, 1881
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!
