Description

Also known as Pacific Sergeant Major, Panama Sergeant Major, Panamanian Sergeant, Sergeant Major.

Found in large schools, swimming above coral and rocky reefs.
They feed during the day, on the surface or mid-water, on filamentous algae and benthic invertebrates.
Length - 20cm
Depth - 1-12m
Widespread Eastern 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: http://fishbase.org/summary/Abudefduf-troschelii.html