Dusky Damselfish
Stegastes adustus
A small, territorial reef fish with a dark brown to dusky coloration that inhabits coral reefs in the western Atlantic. Adults are highly aggressive in defending their algae gardens from other fish.
Dusky Damselfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Stegastes adustus
- Typical size
- 3-6 inches
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found on coral reefs, rocky areas, and reef flats in depths from shallow water to about 40 feet. They are not targeted by anglers due to their small size but may occasionally be caught incidentally while fishing for other reef species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a dusky damselfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksDusky Damselfish questions people ask
Dusky Damselfish is Stegastes adustus.
A typical dusky damselfish runs 3-6 inches. Cobia records the length and weight of every dusky damselfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found on coral reefs, rocky areas, and reef flats in depths from shallow water to about 40 feet. They are not targeted by anglers due to their small size but may occasionally be caught incidentally while fishing for other reef species. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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