Indo-Pacific Sergeant (Juvenile)

Scientific Name: Abudefduf vaigiensis
Species: Damselfishes (Pomacentridae)
Other names: Sergeant Major, Five-banded Sergeant Major, Five-Banded Damselfish.

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Indo-Pacific Sergeant (Juvenile)

Uploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2008
Photographed at: Gangehi - Maldives
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Indo-Pacific Sergeant (Juvenile)

Uploaded by: @fishx6 in March 2008
Photographed at: Gangehi - Maldives
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Description

Also known as Sergeants, Sergeant Major, Five-banded Sergeant Major and Five-Banded Damselfish.

Found in groups on inshore to outer reef slopes.
Juveniles in harbours, under jetties, and under floating weeds.
They feed on invertebrates, algae and zooplankton.
Length - 20cm
Depth - 1-20m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

Damselfish are egg layers.
First they clear a site ready for a nest, then engage in a mating dance with rapid swimming and fin movements, during this time the males will often turn a shade or two darker and may display white blotches. Spawning occurs at dawn.

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The Indo-Pacific Sergeant (Juvenile) is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 2 times by user @fishx6

Related creatures

Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Indo-Pacific Sergeant (Juvenile). Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!