Stegastes arcifrons (Heller & Snodgrass, 1903)

Island major

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Pomacentridae
Synonyms	Pomacentrus arcifrons, Eupomacentrus arcifrons, ... more
Common names	Galapagos gregory, 箱形眶锯崔鲷, 箱形眶鋸崔鯛, ... more

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Main reference

Allen, G.R. 1991. (Ref. 7247)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Allen, Gerald R. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 13.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7247); max. reported age: 27 years (Ref. 52465)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 1 - 20 m (Ref. 9334)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 9°N - 2°S, 92°W - 77°W

Eastern Pacific: Costa Rica and from Cocos, Malpelo and Galapagos islands (Ref. 9334).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. Exhibits geographic color variations.

Inhabits coral and rocky reefs (Ref. 9334). Omnivorous (Ref. 9334). Adults are territorial and aggressive, vigorously driving off other fishes and certain invertebrates from their feeding and reproductive territories. Grazes on algae and invertebrates including tubeworms, small crustaceans, and the tentacles of anemones (Ref. 28023).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (tmax=27)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (29 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Reyes, Rodolfo B.

Modified by Froese, Rainer

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