Abudefduf sordidus (Forsskål, 1775)

Blackspot sergeant

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Pomacentridae
Synonyms	Chaetodon sordidus, Abudefduf tridentatus, Glyphidodon leucopleura, ... more
Common names	Sergeants, Black-spot sergeant, Gray damselfish, ... 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 : 23.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 11441)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m (Ref. 4391)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 27°N - 37°S, 49°W - 126°W (Ref. 56028)

Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian and Pitcairn islands, north to Japan, south to Australia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15. Prominent black spot (saddle) on upper caudal peduncle.

Inhabit rocky lagoons, reef flat shorelines and piers subject to mild surge; juveniles are common in tide pools (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Occasionally form schools. Feed on algae, crustaceans and other invertebrates during the day. Highly territorial (Ref. 9710). Utilized as a food fish by the Hawaiians (Ref. 7364).


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 (32 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Casal, Christine Marie V.

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