Scissortail
sergeant
Abudefduf
sexfasciatus
Family Pomacentridae
updated
Sep 2020
Where
seen? This
distinctive fish is sometimes seen on our coral reefs. Elsewhere,
it is found near reefs and rocky shores, often forming schools.
Features: To 17-22cm, those seen
about 15cm. It is identified by the black horizontal stripes on the pointed tail fins
so the tail resembles scissors. Like other sergeants, it
has 4-5 broad black bars across a yellowish body. More on how
to tell apart sergeants. |
Tanah Merah, Apr 11
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Sisters Island,
Jan 10
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| What does it eat? It feeds on
tiny zooplankton and algae. |
| Scissortail
sergeants on Singapore shores |
Links
References
- Allen, Gerry,
2000. Marine
Fishes of South-East Asia: A Field Guide for Anglers and Divers.
Periplus Editions. 292 pp.
- Lieske, Ewald
and Robert Myers. 2001. Coral
Reef Fishes of the World
Periplus Editions. 400pp.
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