Sergeant Major
Abudefduf saxatilis
Also known as: Coralfish, Five-banded Damselfish, Five-banded Sergeant Major, Fivefinger, Indo-Pacific Seargeant, Pilotfish, Sergeant, Sergeant Major Damselfish, Striped Sergeant Damselfish
- Coralfish
- Five-banded Damselfish
- Five-banded Sergeant Major
- Fivefinger
- Indo-Pacific Seargeant
- Pilotfish
- Sergeant
- Sergeant Major Damselfish
- Striped Sergeant Damselfish
Overview
Found in large schools, over shallow reef tops.
Juveniles found in tide-pools.
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.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean
- Country only · 22
Found in large schools, over shallow reef tops.
Adult photos 22
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