Stegastes [Stegastes]

Description

Stegastes are commonly referred to as farmerfish due to their unique behavior of cultivating and defending patches of algae upon which they feed. These territorial damselfishes are found across the tropical and subtropical oceans, and their farming activities can significantly influence the local reef ecology.

Species

Beaugregory [Stegastes leucostictus]

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São Tomé Gregory [Stegastes sanctaehelenae]

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Brazilian Damselfish [Stegastes fuscus]

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Taxonomy