Marine Species: Abudefduf sexfasciatus

(Lacepède, 1801)

Abudefduf sexfasciatus
Photographed by: Esperanza Manzano

Taxonomy Structure

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Abudefduf
Species: Abudefduf sexfasciatus

Species Data:

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Common Name: Scissortail Sergeant
Description: Individuals of this species have black lines on the edge of the tail fin and four vertical bands on the body. Each lobe flow presents a longitudinal black band. Can be observed alone or in groups while eating near the substract.
Habitat: Outer edges of reefs at depths between 1 and 15 meters.
Color: Silvery to gray color.
Dimensions: Up to 17 cm.
Geographical Distribution: Indo-Pacific

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