Beaugregory

| Name: | Beaugregory |
| Scientific Name: | Stegastes leucostictus |
| Family: | Damselfishes |
| Taxonomic: | Pomacentridae |
| ID Group: | Small Oval Fishes |
| Size: | 2 - 3 in. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen often |
The Beaugregory has a body that can be dusky gray, yellow, or brown. Its head is often covered in bluish or purple spots. While some individuals have yellow tails and fins, this color can also be absent. Juveniles have a noticeable black spot on their dorsal fin that is ringed with blue, but this spot disappears as they mature. The lack of this spot in older adults can make them difficult to distinguish from other similar species.
This Damselfish is territorial, but it is not as aggressive as some of its relatives. The male is responsible for guarding and caring for the eggs, which are laid in a nest under a rock or shell by one or more females. He fans the eggs to keep them oxygenated and protects them from predators. Its diet includes small invertebrates such as marine worms, as well as algae.