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Stegastes lubbocki Allen & Smith, 1992 Lubbock's gregory |
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photo by
Wirtz, P. |
| Family: | Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), subfamily: Microspathodontinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Central Atlantic: Ascension I. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-17; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 13-15. In genus Stegastes: dorsal rays XII, 14-17; anal rays 11, 13-14; pectoral rays 19-21; tubed lateral-line scales 18-21; total gill rakers on first arch 18-21; colour mainly dark brown (to blackish on vertical fins) with abruptly pale (yellow in life) area covering peduncle, caudal fin, and posterior portion of dorsal fin. | |||
| Biology: | Juveniles have been observed cleaning many other fish species (Ref. 98447). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 November 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||