Stegastes albifasciatus (Schlegel & Müller, 1839)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

Stegastes albifasciatus, which is commonly called the whitebar gregory or the white-banded gregory, is a damselfish species that belongs to the family Pomacentridae.

Native Range

This species is native to the western Indo-Pacific.

Geographic Distribution

Its geographic distribution ranges from the Seychelles and Réunion to the Ryukyu Islands, the Tuamoto Islands, and New Caledonia.

Habitat Types

Within this range, Stegastes albifasciatus occurs on reef flats, reef margins, and lagoons, growing on patches of rubble or reef rock that host live corals.

Habitat Environmental Preference

It is found particularly in areas that experience moderate water movement.