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Dusky Gregory
Stegastes nigricans
- Worldwide
- 2,369 observations
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About
Stegastes nigricans, the dusky farmerfish, is a species of damselfish found around coral reefs at a depth of one to 12 meters, in tropical climates between 30°S and 30°N. They are known for farming monocultures of algae such as cyanophores and rhodophytes.
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Jul 14, 2026Fitzroy Island, Queensland 4871, AustraliaObserver: birdman_australiaView observation from Jul 14, 2026 on iNaturalist
- May 30, 2026Fitzroy Island ReefObserver: SamView observation from May 30, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 27, 2023Cairns, QLD, AustraliaObserver: SamTolView observation from Oct 27, 2023 on iNaturalist
- Jun 29, 2018Fitzroy Island National Park, Fitzroy Island, QLD, AUObserver: R.PerićView observation from Jun 29, 2018 on iNaturalist