Beaugregory
Stegastes leucostictus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The beaugregory keeps within half a metre of the bottom across seagrass beds, sandy patches, mangrove roots and sponge beds, rarely on thriving coral. Adults graze algae and pick at worms, amphipods and small snails, while the young take tiny copepods.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Stegastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159291.
FAQ
- How deep does the Beaugregory live?
- The Beaugregory (Stegastes leucostictus) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Beaugregory dangerous to divers?
- The Beaugregory is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Beaugregory get?
- The Beaugregory grows to about 10 cm.