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| Phylum Chordata > Subphylum Vertebrata > fishes > Family Pomacentridae |
| Scissortail
sergeant Abudefduf sexfasciatus Family Pomacentridae updated Mar 11 Where seen? This fish was seen once at Sisters Islands near living reefs. Elsewhere, it is found near reefs and rocky shores, often forming schools. Features: 17-22cm. It is identified by the black streaks on the tail fins which resembles scissors. Like other sergeants, it has 4-5 dark bars. What does it eat? It feeds on tiny zooplankton and algae. |
 Sisters Island, Jan 10 |
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Scissortail sergeants on Singapore shores
 Tanah Merah, Apr 11 |
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