About Abudefduf septemfasciatus (Cuvier, 1830)
Species Classification and Common Name
Abudefduf septemfasciatus, commonly called the banded sergeant, is a damselfish species belonging to the family Pomacentridae.
Native Range and Size
This species is native to the Indo-Pacific region, and can grow up to 23 centimeters (9.1 inches) in total length.
Habitat and Depth Range
Abudefduf septemfasciatus is a non-migratory marine fish that lives in lagoons and coral reefs, at depths ranging from 0 to 3 meters (0 to 10 feet).
Behavior and Diet
The species is highly territorial, and its diet consists of benthic algae and a variety of invertebrates.
Reproduction
It is oviparous: individuals form distinct mating pairs during breeding, and males guard and aerate the eggs.
Geographic Distribution
Within the Indo-Pacific, Abudefduf septemfasciatus ranges from East Africa to the Line and Tuamotu Islands, extending north to southern Japan and south to the southern Great Barrier Reef.
