Abudefduf notatus (Day, 1870)

Taxonomy and Naming

Abudefduf notatus is a species of damselfish first described in 1870 by Day.

Maximum Size

This species reaches a maximum total length of 17 centimeters (6.7 inches).

Body Coloration

Its body is gray with 5 vertical black bands, and it has a yellow caudal fin.

Fin Morphology

It has 13 dorsal spines, 13 to 14 dorsal soft rays, 2 anal spines, and 13 to 14 anal soft rays.

Overall Distribution Range

Abudefduf notatus is distributed across the Indo-Pacific region.

Indian Ocean Distribution

In the Indian Ocean, it is found in the Gulf of Aden, the Arabian Sea, eastern Africa, Madagascar, the Seychelles, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, the Andaman Sea, Indonesia, and Australia.

Pacific Ocean Distribution

In the Pacific Ocean, it occurs in the Gulf of Thailand, Indonesia, Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, New Caledonia, and various islands in the western Pacific Ocean.

Depth Range

This species typically lives at depths between 1 and 12 meters (3 to 39 feet).

Habitat Differences by Life Stage

Adult individuals inhabit coral reefs and lagoons, while juveniles are found in the open sea.