Dr. Paddy Ryan, USA
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Bodianus diplotaenia (Gill, 1862)
Maximum size to 72 cm, common to 35 cm.
Commonly seen on rocky reefs.
Depth: to 75 m.
Feeds on crabs, brittle stars, mollusks, and sea urchins.
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!
Synonymised names
Harpe diplotaenia Gill, 1862 · unaccepted
Harpe pectoralis Gill, 1862 · unaccepted
Maximum size to 72 cm, common to 35 cm.
Commonly seen on rocky reefs.
Depth: to 75 m.
Feeds on crabs, brittle stars, mollusks, and sea urchins.
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!
Synonymised names
Harpe diplotaenia Gill, 1862 · unaccepted
Harpe pectoralis Gill, 1862 · unaccepted
