Dr. Gerald (Gerry) Robert Allen, Australien
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Callogobius centrolepis is a small and widespread goby, about which, except for a crude description of the colors on the body and fins.
The initial description only states that the goby is at home on coral bottoms.
The goby is characterized by a blotchy brown body color with 3 - 4 diffuse dark bars on the side of the body.
The fish has dark brown fins, with rows of light spots on the dorsal fins.
The fully united pelvic fins reach almost to the anus.
The caudal fin is rounded, cycloid scales are on the nape, cheek, operculum and in front of the pectoral and pelvic fins, the remaining scales are ctenoid.
The gill openings end below the base of the pectoral fin, the head shows distinct papillary crests.
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 initial description only states that the goby is at home on coral bottoms.
The goby is characterized by a blotchy brown body color with 3 - 4 diffuse dark bars on the side of the body.
The fish has dark brown fins, with rows of light spots on the dorsal fins.
The fully united pelvic fins reach almost to the anus.
The caudal fin is rounded, cycloid scales are on the nape, cheek, operculum and in front of the pectoral and pelvic fins, the remaining scales are ctenoid.
The gill openings end below the base of the pectoral fin, the head shows distinct papillary crests.
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!
