Abudefduf taurus (Müller & Troschel, 1848)
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Picture by Johnson, L.
Occurrence: native
Salinity: marine
Abundance: | Ref:
Importance: | Ref:
Aquaculture: never/rarely | Ref:
Regulations: no regulations | Ref:
Uses: no uses
Comments: Underwater photo in Ref. 34514.
National Checklist:
Country Information: https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/gh.html
National Fisheries Authority:
Occurrences: Occurrences Point map
Main Ref: Allen, G.R., 1991
National Database:
Classification / Names
Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) > Perciformes (Perch-likes) > Pomacentridae (Damselfishes) > Pomacentrinae
Common names | Synonyms | Catalog of Fishes (gen., sp.) | ITIS | CoL
Petaca toro, Pilotfish, Dovetail, ... more
Main reference
Allen, G.R. 1991. (Ref. 7247)
References |
Biblio |
Coordinator : Allen, Gerald R. |
Collaborators
Size / Weight / Age
Max length : 25.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7251); common length : 20.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 3139)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 5 m (Ref. 9710)
Climate / Range
Subtropical; 24°N - 7°S, 133°W - 62°E (Ref. 56030)
Distribution
Western Atlantic: southern Florida, USA and the Caribbean Sea. Reported from northern South America (Ref. 5217). Eastern Atlantic: Cape Verde and from Senegal to Angola.
Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences | Introductions
Short description
Dorsal
spines
(total): 13;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 11-12;
Anal
spines: 2;
Anal
soft rays: 10. Caudal fin lobe rounded (Ref. 7247). A heavy-bodied, compressed species; tawny yellow above, paler below, with 5 or 6 dark bars wider than interspaces between them (Ref. 26938). A sixth faint bar or dark saddle-like mark may be present on upper part of caudal peduncle; a prominent black spot at upper base of pectoral fin (Ref. 13442).
Adults inhabit rocky inshore reefs. They prefer wave-cut rock ledges or limestone shorelines and tide pools in regions with surf. Feed mainly on algae but adults also consume Zoanthus and hydroids while juveniles also feed on copepods (Ref. 9626). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205). Marketed fresh (Ref. 3139).
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
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Estimates of some properties based on empirical models
Phylogenetic diversity index
(Ref. 82805)
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)
Trophic Level
(Ref. 69278)
2.1 ±0.2 se; Based on diet studies.
Resilience
(Ref. 69278)
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)