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Parablennius tasmanianus, (Richardson, 1842)
Synonymised names:
Blennius maoricus Kner, 1864
Blennius tasmanianus Richardson, 1842
Blennius victoriae Fowler, 1908
Parablennius tasmanianus caledoniensis Bath, 1989
Direct children (2):
Subspecies Parablennius tasmanianus caledoniensis Bath, 1989 accepted as Parablennius tasmanianus (Richardson, 1842)
Subspecies Parablennius tasmanianus postoculomaculatus Bath & Hutchins, 1986 accepted as Parablennius postoculomaculatus Bath & Hutchins, 1986 (misspelling)
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:
Blennius maoricus Kner, 1864
Blennius tasmanianus Richardson, 1842
Blennius victoriae Fowler, 1908
Parablennius tasmanianus caledoniensis Bath, 1989
Direct children (2):
Subspecies Parablennius tasmanianus caledoniensis Bath, 1989 accepted as Parablennius tasmanianus (Richardson, 1842)
Subspecies Parablennius tasmanianus postoculomaculatus Bath & Hutchins, 1986 accepted as Parablennius postoculomaculatus Bath & Hutchins, 1986 (misspelling)
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!
