The green damselfish (Abudefduf abdominalis), also known as Hawaiian sergeant major, is a non-migratory fish of the family Pomacentridae. It occurs in the Pacific Ocean in the Hawaiian Islands, Midway Island and Johnston Atoll.[1] It can grow to a maximum length of 30 cm. Found in quiet waters with rocky bottoms in inshore and offshore reefs; juveniles sometimes found in surge pools. Benthopelagic, adults form schools. Feed on a variety of algae and zooplankton. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding. Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate. Males guard and aerate the eggs. Used as food by the Hawaiians .[2] It occasionally reaches the aquarium trade.[1]
Green damselfish | |
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Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Family: | Pomacentridae |
Genus: | Abudefduf |
Species: | A. abdominalis |
Binomial name | |
Abudefduf abdominalis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825) | |
Synonyms[2] | |
Glyphisodon abdominalis Quoy & Gaimard, 1825 |
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Abudefduf abdominalis | |
Glyphisodon abdominalis |
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