Bengal Sergeant (Abudefduf bengalensis)

Also known as Bengal Sergeant Major, Bengalese Damselfish, Bengal's Sergeant, Narrow-Banded Sergeant Major, Palmer's Damselfish, Sergeant, Sergeant-Major

Description

Also known as Bengal Sergeant Major, Bengalese Damselfish, Bengal's Sergeant, Narrow-Banded Sergeant Major, Palmer's Damselfish, Sergeant, Sergeant-Major.

Found singly or in small schools, over rocky bottoms of shallow lagoons and coastal reefs.
They feed on algae, small crustaceans and molluscs.
Length - 17cm
Depth - 1-6m
Widespread Eastern Indian Ocean, Western Pacific

This is the only member of Abudefduf genus with rounded tail fins.

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. 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. Ref: https://www.fishbase.org/summary/6517

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