Dr. John Ernest (Jack) Randall (†), Hawaii
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Eviota pardalota Lachner & Karnella, 1978
Leopard dwarfgoby
Occurs in coral reefs or rubble bottoms.
Main reference: Randall, J.E., 1995. Coastal fishes of Oman. University of Hawaiii Press, Honolulu, Hawaiii. 439 p. (Ref. 11441)
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!
Leopard dwarfgoby
Occurs in coral reefs or rubble bottoms.
Main reference: Randall, J.E., 1995. Coastal fishes of Oman. University of Hawaiii Press, Honolulu, Hawaiii. 439 p. (Ref. 11441)
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!
