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!