Prof. Dr. Peter Wirtz, Madeira
Info
Entomacrodus textilis (Valenciennes, 1836)
Textile blenny
Common on rocks and in rock pools to a depth of about 0.5 m, only found near the surface in deep rock-pools. Appears to favor areas subjected to surf. Feeds mainly on algae
For more Infos click to the Link to FishBase.
Classification / Names
Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) >
Perciformes (Perch-likes) >
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies) >
Salariinae
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!
Textile blenny
Common on rocks and in rock pools to a depth of about 0.5 m, only found near the surface in deep rock-pools. Appears to favor areas subjected to surf. Feeds mainly on algae
For more Infos click to the Link to FishBase.
Classification / Names
Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) >
Perciformes (Perch-likes) >
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies) >
Salariinae
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!
