Pacific Gregory
Plectroglyphidodon fasciolatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 16.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The Pacific gregory defends a patch of rock or dead coral where filamentous algae grows, chasing off other fish that try to graze it. It keeps to surge swept reefs and pairs off to lay sticky eggs that the male guards.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Plectroglyphidodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1592381.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pacific Gregory live?
- The Pacific Gregory (Plectroglyphidodon fasciolatus) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Pacific Gregory dangerous to divers?
- The Pacific Gregory is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pacific Gregory get?
- The Pacific Gregory grows to about 16.5 cm.