Genus
Common name: Damselfish
Scientific name: Stegastes
Stegastes is a genus of fish in the family Pomacentridae, commonly known as damselfish or sergeant majors. These small to medium-sized fish are known for their vibrant colors and territorial behavior. They are popular in the reefkeeping hobby due to their hardiness and adaptability to aquarium life. Stegastes species often establish territories around coral heads or rock formations and can be quite aggressive in defending their space. They are omnivorous, feeding on algae, small invertebrates, and plankton. While they are generally easy to care for, their aggressive nature should be considered when adding them to a community tank.
- Common name: Dusky damselfishScientific name: Stegastes adustus
- Common name: Golden gregoryScientific name: Stegastes aureus
- Common name: longfin damselfishScientific name: Stegastes diencaeus
- Common name: Dark damselScientific name: Stegastes fasciolatus
- Common name: BeaubrummelScientific name: Stegastes flavilatus
- Common name: Dusky damselfishScientific name: Stegastes fuscus
- Common name: beaugregoryScientific name: Stegastes leucostictus
- Common name: MamoScientific name: Stegastes nigricans
- Common name: Western gregoryScientific name: Stegastes obreptus
- Common name: Bicolor DamselfishScientific name: Stegastes partitus
- Common name: yellow damselfishScientific name: Stegastes planifrons
- Common name: yellow demoiselleScientific name: Stegastes variabilis