Prof. Dr. Peter Wirtz, Madeira
Info
(Kaup, 1856)
Distribution:
Eastern Atlantic: Mauritania to Angola, including Cape Verde and the offshore islands in the Bay of Biafra.
Biology:
Occurs in rocky, shallow-water habitats.
Feeds on crustaceans, small shrimps and young crabs.
Synonymised taxa:
Gymnothorax peli (Kaup, 1856)
Muraena peli (Kaup, 1856)
Poecilophis lecomtei Kaup, 1856
Poecilophis peli Kaup, 1856
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: Mauritania to Angola, including Cape Verde and the offshore islands in the Bay of Biafra.
Biology:
Occurs in rocky, shallow-water habitats.
Feeds on crustaceans, small shrimps and young crabs.
Synonymised taxa:
Gymnothorax peli (Kaup, 1856)
Muraena peli (Kaup, 1856)
Poecilophis lecomtei Kaup, 1856
Poecilophis peli Kaup, 1856
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!
