False-Eye Sergeant
Abudefduf sparoides
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–6 m
- Max size: 16 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A sergeant damselfish of coral and rocky reefs touched by wave action, with juveniles settling in shallow lagoon flats. It feeds mainly on algae but also takes crustaceans and small invertebrates, and the male guards eggs glued to the substrate during breeding.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Abudefduf
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212862.
FAQ
- How deep does the False-Eye Sergeant live?
- The False-Eye Sergeant (Abudefduf sparoides) is typically found at 0–6 m.
- Is the False-Eye Sergeant dangerous to divers?
- The False-Eye Sergeant is harmless to divers.
- How big does the False-Eye Sergeant get?
- The False-Eye Sergeant grows to about 16 cm.