Abudefduf bengalensis (Bloch, 1787)

Bengal sergeant

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Pomacentridae
Synonyms	Chaetodon bengalensis, Glyphidodon affinis, Glyphisodon palmeri, ... more
Common names	Sergeant-major, Bengal's sergeant, Sergeants, ... 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 : 17.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 6 m (Ref. 7247)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 25°N - 35°S, 79°E - 155°E (Ref. 56015)

Western Pacific: eastern Indian Ocean to Japan and Australia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14. Large adults recognized by the rounded tail with pale margin. Has narrow dark bands and lacks peduncular spot that distinguishes this species form similar ones (Ref. 48636). Similar to A. vaigiensis and A. sexfasciatus but has more black bars (6-7 versus 5).

Occurs singly or in small groups in inshore reef and lagoon environments. Feeds on algae, gastropods, and small crabs. Highly territorial (Ref. 9710).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: minor 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 (28 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Casal, Christine Marie V.

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