Whitespotted Devil
Stegastes lacrymatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
A small damselfish of clear lagoon and seaward reefs, it sticks to areas of mixed coral, rubble and dead coral rock. Active by day, it grazes benthic algae along with tiny invertebrates and fish eggs, and the male guards and fans the eggs glued to the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Stegastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1551095.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitespotted Devil live?
- The Whitespotted Devil (Stegastes lacrymatus) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- Is the Whitespotted Devil dangerous to divers?
- The Whitespotted Devil is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitespotted Devil get?
- The Whitespotted Devil grows to about 10 cm.