Abudefduf sexfasciatus

Damselfishes

Scissortail sergeant
Scherenschwanz-Sergeant
Sergent-major à queue en ciseaux
Sargento de la scissor-cola
Pesce sergente dalla coda a forbice

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species can be found between 1 and 20 Meters.
Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

The species is territorial
Species generally living in a group
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 19 cm
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
Diet : Zooplankton - Algae

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!