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Ebony gregory (Stegastes limbatus) — Pomacentridae

Ebony gregory

Stegastes limbatus
Family: Pomacentridae
LC · Least Concern

The Ebony gregory (Stegastes limbatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 15 cm.

Length
15 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
0.0–2.0 m
Diet
Omnivore
Behaviour
Solitary
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Not eaten

Description

The ebony gregory is a stocky, dark reef fish of the family Pomacentridae (damselfishes) reaching about 15 cm and endemic around the Cape Verde Islands. The laterally compressed body is mostly dark brown to black. Like many damselfishes the species is strongly territorial: it fiercely defends a patch of reef on which it farms and grazes a 'garden' of algae, supplemented with small invertebrates, chasing off much larger intruders. It lives on rocky reefs of shallow coastal water. In the breeding season the female lays the eggs on the rock, after which the male defends and cleans the clutch until it hatches. Because of its small size it has no fishery importance.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Ebony gregory?

The Ebony gregory has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly black and shows a plain pattern.

Where does the Ebony gregory live?

The Ebony gregory lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.

How big does the Ebony gregory get?

The Ebony gregory grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.

Is the Ebony gregory dangerous to humans?

No, the Ebony gregory is harmless to humans.

Is the Ebony gregory edible?

The Ebony gregory is not usually eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Zwarte koraaljuffer inferred
English name
Ebony gregory verified
Scientific name
Stegastes limbatus
Family
Pomacentridae

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
15.0 verified
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Black sourced
Pattern
Plain sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thick / fleshy inferred
Barbels
No verified
Dorsal fins
One continuous sourced
Dorsal spines
Yes verified

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater verified
Substrate
Stone or rock verified
Min depth (m)
0.0 verified
Max depth (m)
2.0 verified
Origin
Native verified

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore verified
Social behaviour
Solitary verified
Territorial
Yes verified
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes verified
Sexual dimorphism
No verified

For anglers

Edibility
Not eaten verified
Fishing method
Geen doelsoort voor de hengelsport; hooguit incidentele vangst of bruikbaar als aasvisje. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Stegastes

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