Scissortail Sergeant

Abudefduf sexfasciatus

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Max Depth

20 m

Description

Abudefduf sexfasciatus is a large damselfish (family Pomacentridae). It earns its name from the black-striped tail and sides, which are reminiscent of the insignia of a military Sergeant, being similar to those of the Sergeant Major damselfish. It grows to a length of about 16 centimetres (6.3 in). Other names: Stript... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Sri Lanka Maldives Vietnam Seychelles Cambodia +74 more in Seabook

Colors

white

black

Edible

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Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Social Behaviour

Group

Couple

Solitary

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Poisonous

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Danger to human

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Venomous

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