Scissortail Sergeant
Abudefduf sexfasciatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 19 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Named for the four dark bars and forked tail, the scissortail sergeant gathers in busy groups over coral and rocky reefs. It feeds high in the water on plankton and algae, and guards nests laid among rocks and coral ledges.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Abudefduf
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159289.
FAQ
- How deep does the Scissortail Sergeant live?
- The Scissortail Sergeant (Abudefduf sexfasciatus) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Scissortail Sergeant dangerous to divers?
- The Scissortail Sergeant is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Scissortail Sergeant get?
- The Scissortail Sergeant grows to about 19 cm.