Dr. Rick Stuart-Smith, Reef Life Survey, Australien
Info
Cirripectes alleni Williams, 1993
Kimberley blenny
Adults occur in coral and coral rock reefs at 1-15 m.
Found in turbid coral reefs. Almost exclusively benthic. Oviparous.
Smaller and more light bodied than most other Cirripectes species. Broad black stripe down side, pale underside, light grey along back under dorsal fin.
Main Reference:
Allen, G.R., 1997. The marine fishes of tropical Australia and south-east Asia. Western Australian Museum, Perth, Western Australia. 292 p. (Ref. 36661)
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!
Kimberley blenny
Adults occur in coral and coral rock reefs at 1-15 m.
Found in turbid coral reefs. Almost exclusively benthic. Oviparous.
Smaller and more light bodied than most other Cirripectes species. Broad black stripe down side, pale underside, light grey along back under dorsal fin.
Main Reference:
Allen, G.R., 1997. The marine fishes of tropical Australia and south-east Asia. Western Australian Museum, Perth, Western Australia. 292 p. (Ref. 36661)
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!
