About Abudefduf abdominalis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825)
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
Abudefduf abdominalis, common names green damselfish, Hawaiian sergeant major, and maomao, is a non-migratory fish species in the family Pomacentridae.
Distribution
It is found in the Pacific Ocean, in waters near the Hawaiian Islands, Midway Island, and Johnston Atoll.
Maximum Size
This species can reach a maximum total length of 30 centimetres (12 inches).
Adult Habitat
Adult Abudefduf abdominalis typically inhabit quiet, rocky-bottomed waters in inshore and offshore reefs, at depths between 1 metre (3 feet 3 inches) and 50 metres (164 feet 1 inch).
Juvenile Habitat
Juveniles of the species may occasionally be found in surge pools.
Social Behavior
It is a benthopelagic species, and adult individuals are known to form schools.
Diet
The species feeds on a range of algae and zooplankton.
Human Uses
It is used as a food source for humans in Hawaii, and it occasionally appears in the aquarium trade.
