Coral fish

Abudefduf saxatilis

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Longitud Máxima

22,899999618530273 cm

Peso Máximo

0,2 kg

Color

Classic sergeant major pattern: pale …

Rango de Profundidad

0-20m

Familia

Pomacentridae

Acerca de

The sergeant major (up to 15cm), one of the most common and widespread reef fish globally. Five bold black stripes on a yellow-to-silver body. Found on tropical reefs, pilings, and rocky shores at 1-12m. Forms large schools.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	22,899999618530273 cm
Maximum Weight	0,2 kg
Rango de Profundidad	0-20m

Coloration

Classic sergeant major pattern: pale yellowish-white body with 5 bold blue-black vertical bars; upper body may have a yellowish tint; belly white; fins clear to pale; nape area darkens when guarding eggs.

Habitat & Distribution

Coral reefs

Tipo de Agua

Saltwater

Rango de Profundidad

0-20m

Distribución Geográfica

Western Atlantic from Rhode Island and Bermuda south through the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico to southeastern Brazil. One of the most common reef damselfishes on shallow coral reefs, rocky shores, and artificial reefs.

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Comestibilidad y Gastronomía

Sabor

The sergeant major damselfish; edible but not commercially targeted. Occasionally eaten in Caribbean and Atlantic coastal communities; firm, mild white flesh when caught in larger sizes.

Taxonomy

Orden	Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Familia	Pomacentridae (Damselfishes)
Especies	Abudefduf saxatilis

Preguntas Frecuentes

Can you eat Coral fish?

The sergeant major damselfish; edible but not commercially targeted. Occasionally eaten in Caribbean and Atlantic coastal communities; firm, mild white flesh when caught in larger sizes.

How big does Coral fish get?

Coral fish can grow up to 22.899999618530273 cm long and weigh 0.2 kg.

Where is Coral fish found?

What family does Coral fish belong to?

Coral fish (Abudefduf saxatilis) belongs to the family Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).