Blackspot Sergeant (Abudefduf sordidus)

Also known as Blackspot Sergeant Major, Grey Damselfish, Pacific Damselfish, Sergeant, Sergeant Major, Spot Damsel, Yellow-banded Sergeant Major

Description

Also known as Blackspot Sergeant Major, Grey Damselfish, Pacific Damselfish, Sergeant, Sergeant Major, Spot Damsel, Yellow-banded Sergeant Major.

Found singly or in small schools, around harbours, jetties, and piers, over very shallow reef flats, in lagoons and coastal shorelines.
They feed on algae, crustaceans, and invertebrates.
Juveniles found in tide-pools.
Length - 24cm
Depth - 0-3m
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. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/5689

Related creatures

Heads up! 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 Blackspot Sergeant. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

Blackspot Sergeant (Juvenile)

Blackspot Sergeant (Juvenile)

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