Dr. Gerald (Gerry) Robert Allen, Australien
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(Kendall & Radcliffe, 1912)
Shortfin sand stargazer is endemic to the Galapagos Islands. This species prefers shallow waters where the sediment size is tiny, especially intertidal areas that have white coral sand, depth range to 20 meters. Platygillellus rubellulus feed on benthic invertebrates.
Similar to Platygillellus altivelis.
Synonyms:
Gillellus rubellulus Kendall & Radcliffe, 1912
Gillelus rubellulus Kendall & Radcliffe, 1912
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!
Shortfin sand stargazer is endemic to the Galapagos Islands. This species prefers shallow waters where the sediment size is tiny, especially intertidal areas that have white coral sand, depth range to 20 meters. Platygillellus rubellulus feed on benthic invertebrates.
Similar to Platygillellus altivelis.
Synonyms:
Gillellus rubellulus Kendall & Radcliffe, 1912
Gillelus rubellulus Kendall & Radcliffe, 1912
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!
