Blackspot Sergeant
Abudefduf sordidus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
- Max size: 24 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A stocky damselfish of rocky lagoons and reef flats washed by mild surge, the blackspot sergeant grazes algae and small invertebrates by day. The male guards and fans the eggs, which stick to the bottom until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Abudefduf
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 212888.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackspot Sergeant live?
- The Blackspot Sergeant (Abudefduf sordidus) is typically found at 0–3 m.
- Is the Blackspot Sergeant dangerous to divers?
- The Blackspot Sergeant is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackspot Sergeant get?
- The Blackspot Sergeant grows to about 24 cm.