Pearly Sergeant
Abudefduf margariteus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–8 m
- Max size: 16 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A sergeant damselfish of coastal coral reefs with moderate wave action. Pairs form to breed, and the male stands guard over the demersal eggs stuck to the substrate, fanning them until they hatch. Too little is known of its numbers for a firm conservation rating.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Abudefduf
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212881.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pearly Sergeant live?
- The Pearly Sergeant (Abudefduf margariteus) is typically found at 2–8 m.
- Is the Pearly Sergeant dangerous to divers?
- The Pearly Sergeant is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pearly Sergeant get?
- The Pearly Sergeant grows to about 16 cm.