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Threespot Damselfish

Stegastes planifrons

(Cuvier, 1830)

Threespot Damselfish

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Summary

Saltwater fish, Damselfishes. Found mainly on coral reefs, adults live in group with other adults, can defend their territory.

To be confused with

- Cocoa Damselfish Stegastes variabilis
- Dusky Damselfish Stegastes adustus

Characteristics

Size: 8 to 10 cm, max 12,5 cm
Colour: Deep brown-gray body with hints of yellow. A dark spot on the base of the pectoral fin. Juvenile is brilliant yellow with a large black spot on the lower dorsal fin and a small black spot on the top of the fin base.
Shape:  Body laterally flattened, oval in profile.


Habitat environment and ecology

Inhabits coral reefs. Occurs above steep slopes and patch reefs, between 2 and 40 m.

Distribution range

BES-eilanden: St. Eustatius.

Author

[Marion Haarsma, feb. 2016]

Literature

- DeLoach, N., & Humann, P. (2002). Reef Fish Identification - Florida Caribbean Bahamas - 3th Edition. New World Publications, Inc.

Categorieën:

Soorten, Vissen

Commentaar

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Diensten

Weekdieren (EU-Habitatrichtlijn)

Mariene soorten en ecologie

Contact

Stichting ANEMOON
Postbus 29
2120 AA Bennebroek

anemoon@cistron.nl

06-11442009

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