Sergeant-Major
Abudefduf saxatilis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 22.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Bold black bars give the sergeant major its name as it grazes shallow reef tops and gathers in feeding crowds of hundreds. It takes algae, small crustaceans, fish, and larvae, and at one island it even eats the leavings of spinner dolphins. Males guard purple egg patches on the rock.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Abudefduf
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159288.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sergeant-Major live?
- The Sergeant-Major (Abudefduf saxatilis) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Sergeant-Major dangerous to divers?
- The Sergeant-Major is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sergeant-Major get?
- The Sergeant-Major grows to about 22.9 cm.