Marquesan Gregory
Stegastes lividus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A stocky damselfish of shallow hard bottoms and tide pools, the Marquesan gregory stays in bays and rocky shallows no more than a few metres down. Pairs form during breeding, and the male guards and fans the sticky eggs stuck to the rock.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Stegastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218848.
FAQ
- How deep does the Marquesan Gregory live?
- The Marquesan Gregory (Stegastes lividus) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Marquesan Gregory dangerous to divers?
- The Marquesan Gregory is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Marquesan Gregory get?
- The Marquesan Gregory grows to about 11 cm.