Dr. Glen Whisson, Aqua Research and Monitoring Services, Australien
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The goby Drombus halei inhabits shallow nearshore rocky and coral reefs with sand, boulder and sandy mud substrates. occasionally the animal is also found in estuaries and near mangroves.
Drombus hale is a very shy and very small groundfish, the species of this family live mainly in shallow tropical and subtropical waters, but are found in almost all benthic habitats from the coast to depths greater than 500 meters.
Species in the family Gobiidae generally have a short generation time and a low age at sexual maturity, and are therefore relatively tolerant of moderate threats.
Interesting: data on the deep distribution of the species are not documented.
Etymology: The species name "halei" chosen in honor of Herbert M. Hale (1895-1963), a director of the South Australian Museum.
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!
Drombus hale is a very shy and very small groundfish, the species of this family live mainly in shallow tropical and subtropical waters, but are found in almost all benthic habitats from the coast to depths greater than 500 meters.
Species in the family Gobiidae generally have a short generation time and a low age at sexual maturity, and are therefore relatively tolerant of moderate threats.
Interesting: data on the deep distribution of the species are not documented.
Etymology: The species name "halei" chosen in honor of Herbert M. Hale (1895-1963), a director of the South Australian Museum.
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!
