Stegastes planifrons

Damselfishes

Threespot damselfish
Dreifleck-Georg
Drievlek juffer
Demoiselle à trois points
Jaqueta tres puntos

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
The species can be found between 0 and 30 Meters.
Common species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is generally found at the bottom of a hole

General behaviour of the species

The species is territorial
Species generally solitary
The animal is aggressive and may attack

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 13 cm
The animal is a grazer of algae.
The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!