Panamic Sergeant Major

Abudefduf troschelii

Panamic Sergeant Major

Vertical dark bands give the panamic sergeant major its military name as it crowds rocky and coral reefs in large aggregations. These daytime feeders take plankton in open water and graze invertebrates and algae on the reef, breeding through the warm months. It grows to about 20 centimetres.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273702.

FAQ

How deep does the Panamic Sergeant Major live?
The Panamic Sergeant Major (Abudefduf troschelii) is typically found at 1–12 m.
Is the Panamic Sergeant Major dangerous to divers?
The Panamic Sergeant Major is harmless to divers.
How big does the Panamic Sergeant Major get?
The Panamic Sergeant Major grows to about 20 cm.