Stegastes arcifrons

Stegastes arcifrons
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Actinopterygii
Family:Pomacentridae
Genus:Stegastes
Species: S. arcifrons
Binomial name
Stegastes arcifrons
(Heller and Snodgrass, 1903)[2]

Stegastes arcifrons, the island major or Galapagos gregory, is a damselfish of the family Pomacentridae native to the eastern Pacific Ocean, its range extending from Costa Rica to the Cocos Islands, Malpelo Island, and the Galapagos Islands. It is found on rocky and coral reefs at depths ranging from 1 to 20 m (3 ft 3 in to 65 ft 7 in).[3] It has a wide distribution, is common in many parts of its range, and its population appears to be stable. No particular threats have been identified, and the IUCN rates it as being of "Least Concern".[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Allen, G.; Robertson, R.; Rivera, R.; Edgar, G.; Merlen, G.; Zapata, F.; Barraza, E. (2010). "Stegastes arcifrons". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2010: e.T183530A8129476. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T183530A8129476.en. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  2. ↑ Bailly, Nicolas (2013). "Stegastes arcifrons (Heller & Snodgrass, 1903)". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
  3. ↑ "Stegastes arcifrons (Heller & Snodgrass, 1903): Island major". FishBase. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
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