Yellowtip Damselfish
Stegastes pictus
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: to 70 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A western Atlantic damselfish of shallow rocky reefs, often found among fire coral colonies, where it grazes mainly on bottom algae and defends its patch aggressively. The male guards the eggs laid and stuck to the reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Stegastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276678.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowtip Damselfish live?
- The Yellowtip Damselfish (Stegastes pictus) is typically found at to 70 m.
- Is the Yellowtip Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowtip Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowtip Damselfish get?
- The Yellowtip Damselfish grows to about 7.5 cm.