Yellowtail Sergeant
Abudefduf notatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–12 m
- Max size: 17 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The yellowtail sergeant gathers in small roving groups along sheltered drop offs and rocky inshore reefs with strong wave action, staying wary and hard to approach. Pairs spawn onto the substrate, and the male guards and fans the sticky eggs until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Abudefduf
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212870.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowtail Sergeant live?
- The Yellowtail Sergeant (Abudefduf notatus) is typically found at 1–12 m.
- Is the Yellowtail Sergeant dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowtail Sergeant is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowtail Sergeant get?
- The Yellowtail Sergeant grows to about 17 cm.