Whitetail Major
Stegastes leucorus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–15 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
Adults of this damselfish hold territory on shallow coral and rocky inshore reefs, taking a mixed diet of algae and small animals. The male guards the eggs where they stick to the seabed and fans them with fresh water until they hatch. It is listed as Vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Stegastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276673.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitetail Major live?
- The Whitetail Major (Stegastes leucorus) is typically found at 1–15 m.
- Is the Whitetail Major dangerous to divers?
- The Whitetail Major is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitetail Major get?
- The Whitetail Major grows to about 14 cm.