Dr. Philip Sokou, Papua-Neuguinea
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Eviota saipanensis (Fowler, 1945)
Very special thanks for the first photo of Eviota saipanensis to Dr. Philip Sokou from Papua New Guinea (http://www.fisheries.gov.pg/).
Eviota is a genus of fish in the family Gobiidae, commonly as dwarfgobies and found in the Indo-Pacific region.
The colourful Eviota saipanensis inhabits tide pools of exposed seaward reefs.
Main reference:
Myers, R.F., 1991. Micronesian reef fishes. Second Ed. Coral Graphics, Barrigada, Guam. 298 p. (Ref. 1602)
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!
Very special thanks for the first photo of Eviota saipanensis to Dr. Philip Sokou from Papua New Guinea (http://www.fisheries.gov.pg/).
Eviota is a genus of fish in the family Gobiidae, commonly as dwarfgobies and found in the Indo-Pacific region.
The colourful Eviota saipanensis inhabits tide pools of exposed seaward reefs.
Main reference:
Myers, R.F., 1991. Micronesian reef fishes. Second Ed. Coral Graphics, Barrigada, Guam. 298 p. (Ref. 1602)
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!
