Banded Sergeant
Abudefduf septemfasciatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 23 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Seven dark bars cross this sergeant as it patrols shallow reef tops washed by surge, grazing algae and small invertebrates. Pairs spawn on the bottom, and the male fans and guards the sticky eggs while fiercely defending his patch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Abudefduf
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212878.
FAQ
- How deep does the Banded Sergeant live?
- The Banded Sergeant (Abudefduf septemfasciatus) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Banded Sergeant dangerous to divers?
- The Banded Sergeant is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Banded Sergeant get?
- The Banded Sergeant grows to about 23 cm.