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sergeant Abudefduf sordidus Family Pomacentridae updated Dec 08 Where seen? This fish was seen once at Sisters Islands near living reefs. Features: To about 23cm, the one seen about 8cm long. It is identified by the prominent black spot at the top of the tail just before the tail fin. Like other sergeants, it has about 6 dark bars. It is said to feed on algae, crustaceans and other invertebrates during the day. It is considered a food fish in Hawai'i. |
 Sisters Island, Aug 08 |
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