Bluntsnout Gregory
NameBluntsnout Gregory
Scientific NameStegastes lividus
Common NamesBluntsnout Gregory, Livid Damselfish, Dusky Gregory
FamilyPomacentridae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, French Polynesia, Southern Japan, Australia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
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 Wrasses, Tangs (in large tanks), Other semi-aggressive damselfish (with caution), Some Triggerfish (with caution)
Description
The Bluntsnout Gregory is a robust and territorial damselfish native to the Indo-Pacific coral reefs. It typically displays a dark body covered in small pale spots and has a characteristic blunt snout. Primarily an omnivore, it grazes on algae but also consumes small invertebrates.
