Threespot Damselfish
Stegastes planifrons
- Group: Damselfish
- Typical depth: 1 to 30 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This damselfish defends a patch of staghorn coral fiercely, weeding the algae it feeds on and chasing off intruders far larger than itself. Adults shelter in caves by night, while juveniles earn a living picking parasites off other fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Stegastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276679.
FAQ
- How deep does the Threespot Damselfish live?
- The Threespot Damselfish (Stegastes planifrons) is typically found at 1 to 30 m.
- Is the Threespot Damselfish dangerous to divers?
- The Threespot Damselfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Threespot Damselfish get?
- The Threespot Damselfish grows to about 13 cm.