Dusky Farmerfish
Stegastes nigricans
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–12 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A farmerfish that tends gardens of filamentous algae on dead coral, weeding and defending its patch with real aggression. It will rush a diver and deliver painful nips, especially when guarding its territory, and lives among branching staghorn coral in shallow reef flats and lagoons.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Stegastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218849.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dusky Farmerfish live?
- The Dusky Farmerfish (Stegastes nigricans) is typically found at 1–12 m.
- Is the Dusky Farmerfish dangerous to divers?
- The Dusky Farmerfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Dusky Farmerfish get?
- The Dusky Farmerfish grows to about 14 cm.