Blunt-snout Gregory
NameBlunt-snout Gregory
Scientific NameStegastes lividus
Common NamesBlunt-snout Gregory, Dusky Gregory, Western Gregory, Livid Damselfish
FamilyPomacentridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa to French Polynesia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)4.7
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger, robust damselfish (in very large tanks), Tangs, Angelfish (larger species), Triggerfish (larger species), Lionfish, Moray Eels
Description
The Blunt-snout Gregory is a hardy and territorial damselfish found throughout the Indo-Pacific. It exhibits a dark brown to purplish-brown coloration and is known for its aggressive nature, especially towards conspecifics and smaller fish. This species primarily grazes on algae but will also consume small invertebrates.
