Blackspot sergeant

Abudefduf sordidus

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Max Length

24.0 cm

Color

Olive-gray to brownish body with …

Depth Range

0-3m

Family

Pomacentridae

About

A sergeant damselfish with a distinctive blackspot at the base of the tail, from Indo-Pacific rocky and coral reefs. Territorial and aggressive; farms algae patches on hard substrates at 1-6m depth.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	24.0 cm
Depth Range	0-3m

Coloration

Olive-gray to brownish body with 5 dark vertical bars and a distinctive large black spot at the upper base of the caudal peduncle; bars somewhat indistinct against darker base color; fins dusky.

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, coral reefs

Water Type

Saltwater

Depth Range

0-3m

Geographic Range

Indo-Pacific from East Africa and the Red Sea east to Hawaii, the Marquesas, and the Tuamotu Archipelago. Common in rocky intertidal surge zones, exposed reef crests, and rubble flats in tropical and subtropical coastal habitats.

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Edibility & Culinary

Taste

One of the larger sergeant damselfish species; occasionally consumed in Pacific island communities. Firm, mild white flesh — typically grilled or fried — but not a mainstream food fish.

Taxonomy

Order	Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Family	Pomacentridae (Damselfishes)
Species	Abudefduf sordidus

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you eat Blackspot sergeant?

One of the larger sergeant damselfish species; occasionally consumed in Pacific island communities. Firm, mild white flesh — typically grilled or fried — but not a mainstream food fish.

How big does Blackspot sergeant get?

Blackspot sergeant can grow up to 24.0 cm long.

Where is Blackspot sergeant found?

What family does Blackspot sergeant belong to?

Blackspot sergeant (Abudefduf sordidus) belongs to the family Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).