Island Gregory
Plectroglyphidodon insularis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A shallow water damselfish of rock and coral reef, this gregory sometimes gathers in loose schools but breeds in pairs. The male guards the sticky eggs stuck to the reef and fans them with his fins to keep fresh water flowing over them. It reaches about eleven centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Plectroglyphidodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1593771.
FAQ
- How deep does the Island Gregory live?
- The Island Gregory (Plectroglyphidodon insularis) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Island Gregory dangerous to divers?
- The Island Gregory is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Island Gregory get?
- The Island Gregory grows to about 11 cm.