Stegastes acapulcoensis
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| Stegastes acapulcoensis (Fowler, 1944)[2]
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Stegastes acapulcoensis, commonly called the Acapulco major, the Acapulco damselfish or the Acapulco gregory, is a damselfish of the family Pomacentridae. It is native to the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is a common species and the IUCN rates it as being of "Least Concern".
Distribution and habitat
Stegastes acapulcoensis is native to the tropical and subtropical eastern Pacific Ocean. Its range extends from Baja California and Mexico to the Cocos Islands, the Galapagos Islands and Lobos de Afuera Island in the Lambayeque Region of Peru. It is found on or near reefs at depths down to about 16 m (52 ft).[3] It is often found over sandy seabeds and in tide-pools but also sometimes in rocky or coralline habitats.[1]
Status
Stegastes acapulcoensis is common in many parts of its range and in the Galapagos Islands the population seems to be increasing. No particular threats have been identified and the IUCN rate it as being of "Least Concern".[1]
References
- ^ a b c Template:IUCN2013.2
- ^ Bailly, Nicolas (2013). "Stegastes acapulcoensis (Fowler, 1944)". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
- ^ "Stegastes acapulcoensis (Fowler, 1944): Acapulco major". FishBase. Retrieved 2014-01-08.