Abudefduf taurus (Müller & Troschel, 1848)

Night sergeant

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Pomacentridae
Synonyms	Glyphidodon taurus, Nexilarius taurus, Euchistodus analogus, ... more
Common names	Dovetail, Pilotfish, Píntano toro, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Allen, G.R. 1991. (Ref. 7247)
Other 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

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 1 - 5 m (Ref. 9710)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 24°N - 7°S, 133°W - 62°E (Ref. 56030)

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.
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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).

Inhabits rocky inshore reefs. Prefers wave-cut rock ledges or limestone shorelines and tide pools in regions with surf. Feeds mainly on algae but adults also consume Zoanthus and hydroids while juveniles also feed on copepods (Ref. 9626). Marketed fresh (Ref. 3139).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (34 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Froese, Rainer

Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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