Acapulco damselfish
Stegastes acapulcoensis
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Acapulco damselfish (Stegastes acapulcoensis) is a marine fish of the family Pomacentridae (Damselfishes), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 17 cm. Its recorded depth range is 2–16 m.
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Stegastes acapulcoensis is a saltwater damselfish reaching about 17 cm, found in the rocky reefs of the Eastern Pacific near Acapulco, Mexico. Like other damselfishes, it is a territorial reef-associated fish that defends patches of algae.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 17,0 cm |
| Rango de Profundidad | 2-16m |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Orden | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familia | Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) |
| Especies | Stegastes acapulcoensis |
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