Cocoa damselfish
Stegastes variabilis
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Saltwater
Overview
Cocoa damselfish (Stegastes variabilis) is a marine fish of the family Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 12 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–30 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 12,5 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 0-30m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
0-30m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familie | Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) |
| Arten | Stegastes variabilis |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Cocoa damselfish get?
Cocoa damselfish can grow up to 12.5 cm long.
What family does Cocoa damselfish belong to?
Cocoa damselfish (Stegastes variabilis) belongs to the family Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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