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Amblycirrhitus pinos (Mowbray, 1927)
The coral waxworm has an oval, moderately compressed body with a short, sharp mouth and a cirri fringe at the posterior margin of the anterior nostril. It has a moderately large mouth, which has a row of small canine teeth on the outside of the jaws and a band of simple teeth within the outer row. It has teeth in the middle and sides of the palate. The gill cover has a few flattened spines.
This species reaches a maximum length of 9.5 cm. the coral guard has a whitish ground color with several brownish vertical bands on the back and sides, a dark brown caudal peduncle, and numerous red spots on the head and adjacent body part.
It is found in rocky areas and where there is debris, and also frequently occupies crevices and small burrows.
The coral sentinel is a benthic fish that normally rests on the marine substrate. It uses its pectoral fins to brace itself against the current and often takes refuge/holds on tubular sponges.
Shrimp/small fish in the aquarium?
Due to the natural hunting instinct, shrimp or even small fish are considered food and, if of suitable size, are chased and eaten.
Even cleaner shrimp can fall prey to the hunter if the hunger is appropriately large.
Like other coral guards, Amblycirrhitus pinos hunts on sight from its perch and ambushes prey from there. It eats mainly small crustaceans - such as copepods, shrimp and shrimp larvae, crabs and crab larvae, but also bristle worms. It is a pelagic spawner; little is known about its reproduction.
Husbandry like other coral guards. Acclimation usually causes few problems. Little aggressive against other animals. Jumps easily in the beginning, therefore seal the tank well.
Synonymised names:
Pseudocirrhites pinos Mowbray, 1927 · unaccepted
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 coral waxworm has an oval, moderately compressed body with a short, sharp mouth and a cirri fringe at the posterior margin of the anterior nostril. It has a moderately large mouth, which has a row of small canine teeth on the outside of the jaws and a band of simple teeth within the outer row. It has teeth in the middle and sides of the palate. The gill cover has a few flattened spines.
This species reaches a maximum length of 9.5 cm. the coral guard has a whitish ground color with several brownish vertical bands on the back and sides, a dark brown caudal peduncle, and numerous red spots on the head and adjacent body part.
It is found in rocky areas and where there is debris, and also frequently occupies crevices and small burrows.
The coral sentinel is a benthic fish that normally rests on the marine substrate. It uses its pectoral fins to brace itself against the current and often takes refuge/holds on tubular sponges.
Shrimp/small fish in the aquarium?
Due to the natural hunting instinct, shrimp or even small fish are considered food and, if of suitable size, are chased and eaten.
Even cleaner shrimp can fall prey to the hunter if the hunger is appropriately large.
Like other coral guards, Amblycirrhitus pinos hunts on sight from its perch and ambushes prey from there. It eats mainly small crustaceans - such as copepods, shrimp and shrimp larvae, crabs and crab larvae, but also bristle worms. It is a pelagic spawner; little is known about its reproduction.
Husbandry like other coral guards. Acclimation usually causes few problems. Little aggressive against other animals. Jumps easily in the beginning, therefore seal the tank well.
Synonymised names:
Pseudocirrhites pinos Mowbray, 1927 · unaccepted
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!
