Javier Couper (Predomalpha), New Zealand
Info
Hardy, 1987
Distribution:
Southwest Pacific: New Zealand.
Biology:
Found predominantly in tide pools and upper subtidal areas. Solitary.
Feeds mainly on amphipods, isopods, polychaetes, and small gastropods.
Males may defend small breeding territories during the breeding season.
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:
Southwest Pacific: New Zealand.
Biology:
Found predominantly in tide pools and upper subtidal areas. Solitary.
Feeds mainly on amphipods, isopods, polychaetes, and small gastropods.
Males may defend small breeding territories during the breeding season.
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!
