Island Major
Stegastes arcifrons
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A pugnacious little damselfish of coral and rocky reefs around the Galapagos and nearby islands. It guards a feeding and breeding patch fiercely, chasing off other fish and even invertebrates while it grazes algae, tubeworms, small crustaceans and anemone tentacles.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Stegastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276662.
FAQ
- How deep does the Island Major live?
- The Island Major (Stegastes arcifrons) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Island Major dangerous to divers?
- The Island Major is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Island Major get?
- The Island Major grows to about 13 cm.