Bicolor Damselfish
Stegastes partitus
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small two toned damselfish holds a tight territory on shallow coral and isolated patch reefs, defending it fiercely within a small radius. It grazes algae but also takes worms, hydroids, copepods and sea squirts, the male guarding the sticky eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Stegastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276677.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bicolor Damselfish live?
- The Bicolor Damselfish (Stegastes partitus) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Bicolor Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Bicolor Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bicolor Damselfish get?
- The Bicolor Damselfish grows to about 10 cm.