Acapulco Major
Stegastes acapulcoensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–16 m
- Max size: 17 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The Acapulco major is a territorial herbivore that farms patches of turf algae on rocky reefs and drives off intruders. Pairs form during breeding, and the male guards and fans the demersal eggs stuck to the substrate until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Stegastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276658.
FAQ
- How deep does the Acapulco Major live?
- The Acapulco Major (Stegastes acapulcoensis) is typically found at 2–16 m.
- Is the Acapulco Major dangerous to divers?
- The Acapulco Major is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Acapulco Major get?
- The Acapulco Major grows to about 17 cm.