The Whitetail gregory (Stegastes leucorus) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 14 cm.
Description
The Whitetail gregory is a damselfish (Pomacentridae) from reef water of the eastern Pacific, off Mexico. The species grows to about 13 cm and has a deep, laterally compressed, dark-brown with a whitish tail body. As a fiercely territorial bottom-dweller it defends an algal garden on rocks and coral against intruders and eats algae, detritus and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Whitetail gregory?
The Whitetail gregory has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Whitetail gregory live?
The Whitetail gregory lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Whitetail gregory get?
The Whitetail gregory grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.
Is the Whitetail gregory dangerous to humans?
No, the Whitetail gregory is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Stegastes
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