Trinadade gregory (Stegastes trindadensis)

Scientific name: Stegastes trindadensis Gasparini, Moura & Sazima, 1999

The Trinadade gregory (Stegastes trindadensis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Pomacentridae. Native range: Southwest Atlantic, Brazil.

Biology

Juveniles were collected from tide pools and on rocky Lithothamnion reefs; adults found up to 15 m depth. Observed grazing on benthic algae; territorial, defending the area from other herbivorous fish. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding. Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate. Males guard and aerate the eggs

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Stegastes trindadensis
Family
Pomacentridae (Damselfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
8.9
Depth range
0–15 m (0–49 ft)
Environment
Marine; brackish; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 15 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Southwest Atlantic: Brazil.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
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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