How big is the Threespot damselfish?

Threespot damselfish (Stegastes planifrons) reaches 6–12 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Threespot damselfish?

Threespot damselfish is found between 1–20 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Threespot damselfish?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Threespot damselfish?

Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Threespot damselfish (Stegastes planifrons)

Key facts

Scientific name: Stegastes planifrons
Common name: Threespot damselfish
Category: Fish
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Stegastes
Size: 6–12 cm
Depth: 1–20 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: reef
Behaviours: solitary, territorial
Ocean zones: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Stegastes planifrons reaches 12 cm. Adult yellowish-grey to beige with a characteristic black spot on the caudal peduncle. Juvenile vivid yellow with three black spots: one on dorsal, one at pectoral base, one on caudal peduncle (hence threespot). Extremely territorial, aggressive guardian of an Acropora or Porites coral patch. Common on Caribbean reefs down to 20 m.

Photo of Threespot damselfish

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Threespot damselfish?: Threespot damselfish (Stegastes planifrons) reaches 6–12 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Threespot damselfish?: Threespot damselfish is found between 1–20 m deep.
Is the Threespot damselfish dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Threespot damselfish?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Threespot damselfish?: Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Stegastes

Other species in the family Pomacentridae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 276679)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2398894)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia