Dr. D. Ross Robertson, Panama
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(Jenkins & Evermann, 1889)
Very special thanks for the first photo of Exerpes asper to Dr. Ross Robertson, who took this photo in Mexico.
Synonym:
Auchenopterus asper Jenkins & Evermann, 1889
Exerpes asper earli Hubbs, 1952
Exerpes asper magdalenensis Hubbs, 1952
Classification: Biota > Animalia (Kingdom) > Chordata (Phylum) > Vertebrata (Subphylum) > Gnathostomata (Superclass) > Pisces (Superclass) > Actinopterygii (Class) > Perciformes (Order) > Labrisomidae (Family) > Exerpes (Genus) > Exerpes asper (Species)
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!
Very special thanks for the first photo of Exerpes asper to Dr. Ross Robertson, who took this photo in Mexico.
Synonym:
Auchenopterus asper Jenkins & Evermann, 1889
Exerpes asper earli Hubbs, 1952
Exerpes asper magdalenensis Hubbs, 1952
Classification: Biota > Animalia (Kingdom) > Chordata (Phylum) > Vertebrata (Subphylum) > Gnathostomata (Superclass) > Pisces (Superclass) > Actinopterygii (Class) > Perciformes (Order) > Labrisomidae (Family) > Exerpes (Genus) > Exerpes asper (Species)
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!
