Abudefduf [Abudefduf]

Description

Abudefduf, commonly known as sergeant majors, are characterized by their distinctive five black vertical bars on a light background, resembling a military rank insignia. These fishes are found in shallow waters of tropical and subtropical regions and often are seen grazing on algae and small invertebrates.

Species
Sergeant major [Abudefduf saxatilis]
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Yellowtail damselfish [Abudefduf troschelii]
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Indo-Pacific sergeant [Abudefduf vaigiensis]
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Eastern Australian banded demoiselle [Abudefduf nigrimargo]
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South Seas devil [Abudefduf septemfasciatus]
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Blackspot sergeant [Abudefduf sordidus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Perciformes
Family Damselfishes
Pomacentridae
Statistics
  • Species 6