Coquito Sergeant
Nexilosus latifrons
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A damselfish of rocky coasts in the southeastern Pacific, the coquito sergeant grazes benthic algae and picks at invertebrates in shallow water. Pairs form to breed, and the male stands guard over the demersal eggs and fans them with fresh water until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pomacentridae › Nexilosus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281746.
FAQ
- How deep does the Coquito Sergeant live?
- The Coquito Sergeant (Nexilosus latifrons) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Coquito Sergeant dangerous to divers?
- The Coquito Sergeant is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Coquito Sergeant get?
- The Coquito Sergeant grows to about 30 cm.