Panama sergeant major

Abudefduf troschelii

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Max Length

20.0 cm

Color

Pale yellowish to white body …

Depth Range

1-12m

Family

Pomacentridae

About

A sergeant major damselfish from the Eastern Pacific (Baja California to Peru). Similar to A. saxatilis with bold black stripes; abundant on rocky and coral reefs to 15m. Forms large feeding aggregations.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	20.0 cm
Depth Range	1-12m

Coloration

Pale yellowish to white body with 5 black vertical bars; upper body above the bars has a vivid yellow wash distinguishing it from the Atlantic sergeant major; belly white; fins pale to clear.

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic, coral reefs

Water Type

Saltwater

Depth Range

1-12m

Geographic Range

Eastern Pacific from Baja California and the Gulf of California south along the Pacific coast of Central America to Peru and Ecuador, including the Galápagos, Cocos, and Revillagigedo islands. Found on shallow coastal rocky reefs.

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Edibility & Culinary

Taste

A Pacific sergeant damselfish from the Eastern Pacific coast; not commonly consumed. Occasionally taken as bycatch; edible but bony and small — not a significant food species.

Taxonomy

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you eat Panama sergeant major?

A Pacific sergeant damselfish from the Eastern Pacific coast; not commonly consumed. Occasionally taken as bycatch; edible but bony and small — not a significant food species.

How big does Panama sergeant major get?

Panama sergeant major can grow up to 20.0 cm long.

Where is Panama sergeant major found?

What family does Panama sergeant major belong to?

Panama sergeant major (Abudefduf troschelii) belongs to the family Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).