Bengal Sergeant
Abudefduf bengalensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–6 m
- Max size: 17 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A stocky damselfish of inshore reefs and lagoons, it grazes algae and picks off small snails and crabs in the shallowest few metres. Fiercely territorial, the male guards and fans the eggs his mate sticks to the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Abudefduf
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212885.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bengal Sergeant live?
- The Bengal Sergeant (Abudefduf bengalensis) is typically found at 1–6 m.
- Is the Bengal Sergeant dangerous to divers?
- The Bengal Sergeant is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bengal Sergeant get?
- The Bengal Sergeant grows to about 17 cm.