Lubbock'S Gregory

In genus Stegastes: dorsal rays XII, 14-17; anal rays 11, 13-14; pectoral rays 19-21; tubed lateral-line scales 18-21; total gill rakers on first arch 18-21; colour mainly dark brown (to blackish on vertical fins) with abruptly pale (yellow in life) area covering peduncle, caudal fin, and posterior portion of dorsal fin.

Derived from family: Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding. Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate. Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 17; Anal spines: 2; Analsoft rays: 13 - 15

Juveniles have been observed cleaning many other fish species (Ref. 98447).