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sergeant Abudefduf bengalensis Family Pomacentridae updated Aug 10 Where seen? This fish in pajamas is sometimes seen in small groups in pools at low tide on some of our shores, among coral rubble near reefs. It is quite a nervous fish and hides in crevices among coral rubble at the slightest sign of danger. Features: To about 14cm, those seen on the intertidal are much smaller, about 4-6cm long. With 6-7 black narrow bars across a yellowish body. The tail has rounded lobes and is plain (there are no horizontal bars on the tail). There is no spot near the base of the tail. It is sometimes called the Narrow-banded sergeant major. |
 Pulau Sekudu, Apr 06 |
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Bengal sergeants on Singapore shores
 Sentosa, Mar 05  |
 St. John's Island, May 07  |
 Sisters Island, Jun 07  |
more photos of bengal sergeants on Singapore shores
northern shores
southern shores part 1 | part 2 | part 3
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