Rafi Amar, Israel
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Although Haliophis guttatus is known since 1775, the information about this fish is rather scarce, Haliophis guttatus belongs to the subfamily of eelpouts.
The animal lives hidden in intertidal rock pools coral and rock reefs, yet the diurnal species is rarely observed.
Haliophis guttatus is a diurnal cryptic marine species that inhabits the crevices of intertidal rock pools and coral reefs.
The fish is light brown with narrow dark stripes and dark brown spots and short stripes on the head to the gills.
Synonyms:
Haliophis maculatus Not applicable
Muraena guttata Forsskål, 1775
Muraena maculata Lacepède, 1800
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!
The animal lives hidden in intertidal rock pools coral and rock reefs, yet the diurnal species is rarely observed.
Haliophis guttatus is a diurnal cryptic marine species that inhabits the crevices of intertidal rock pools and coral reefs.
The fish is light brown with narrow dark stripes and dark brown spots and short stripes on the head to the gills.
Synonyms:
Haliophis maculatus Not applicable
Muraena guttata Forsskål, 1775
Muraena maculata Lacepède, 1800
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!
