Southern Whitetail Major
Stegastes beebei
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–5 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small reef fish of the eastern Pacific, the southern whitetail major holds a patch of coral or rock and chases off intruders. It grazes algae and nibbles small crustaceans and even anemone tentacles, and males guard the eggs stuck to the reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Stegastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276665.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southern Whitetail Major live?
- The Southern Whitetail Major (Stegastes beebei) is typically found at 1–5 m.
- Is the Southern Whitetail Major dangerous to divers?
- The Southern Whitetail Major is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Southern Whitetail Major get?
- The Southern Whitetail Major grows to about 15 cm.