Freshwater gregory (Stegastes otophorus)

Scientific name: Stegastes otophorus Poey, 1860

The Freshwater gregory (Stegastes otophorus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Pomacentridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 21–28°C (70–82°F). Native range: Western Atlantic, known only from Jamaica, Panama (Atlantic coast), and Cuba, but probably widespread in the Caribbean.

Freshwater gregory care at a glance

Temperature
21–28°C (70–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 12 - 14. Exhibits geographic color variations.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Stegastes otophorus
Family
Pomacentridae (Damselfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
13.0
Depth range
0–3 m (0–10 ft)
Environment
Marine; brackish;; pH range: 7.5 - 8.3; dH range: 15 - 40 demersal; depth range 0 - 3 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Atlantic: known only from Jamaica, Panama (Atlantic coast), and Cuba, but probably widespread in the Caribbean.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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