Is the African Sergeant dangerous to divers?

The African Sergeant is harmless to divers.

How big does the African Sergeant get?

The African Sergeant grows to about 20 cm.

African Sergeant

Abudefduf hoefleri

Group: Other
Max size: 20 cm
For divers: safe
IUCN status: DD

A sergeant of rocky reefs in West African waters, the African sergeant pairs off to breed and lays sticky eggs on the bottom. The male stands guard over the clutch and fans it to keep it clean and aerated.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Abudefduf

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273699.

FAQ

Is the African Sergeant dangerous to divers?: The African Sergeant is harmless to divers.
How big does the African Sergeant get?: The African Sergeant grows to about 20 cm.