| Aspect: | All Damselfishes have similar outlines, but with more or less deeply pronounced "chin-pectoral" area and dorsal fin tips of various shape. |
| Population: | Not abundant (or probably more correctly remains hidden). |
| Notable feature: | Very difficult to distinguish from other brown-coloured damselfishes, but the Cocoa Damselfish appears to feature a more "straight pointed" nose particularly when compared with the Beaugregory. As exemplified by this specimen, does not necessarily carry a very pronounced darker stain on its upper tail root (very faint in this ocurrence). A number of descriptions mention a slightly more orangy belly. |
| Environment: | Rocky areas, coral boulders. |
| Behaviour: | Can be approached when spotted, curious, but constantly moves. |
Last update: 22/10/15
Cocoa Damselfish
- French designation: Demoiselle Cacao
- Latin designation: Stegastes variabilis
- Creole designation: -
- Latin family: Pomacentridae
- Size (cm): 8-12
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