Dusky Damselfish
Stegastes adustus
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A pugnacious little damselfish of wave battered rocky shores and tide pools, the dusky damselfish fiercely defends its patch against all comers. It farms and grazes algae and detritus, and the male guards and fans the eggs that the female sticks to the rock.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Stegastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276659.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dusky Damselfish live?
- The Dusky Damselfish (Stegastes adustus) is typically found at 0–3 m.
- Is the Dusky Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Dusky Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dusky Damselfish get?
- The Dusky Damselfish grows to about 15 cm.