Atlantic Sergeant Major
Abudefduf saxatilis
Ternate Damsel
Amblyglyphidodon ternatensis
About
Adults are common among coral-rich areas of sheltered coastal reefs , with algae and staghorn corals to about 15 m depth, especially around the rock islands in Palau, they aggregate with A. curacao.
Also known as: ternate sergeant, damselfish, ternate sergeant, ternate damselfish, ternate damselfish
- Length
- 10 cm
- Depth
- up to 15 m
Appearance
Look for silvery to dusky yellow. Eye usually yellow . Median fins with yellow margin, pelvic fins yellow.
Habitat
Adults are common among coral-rich areas of sheltered coastal reefs , with algae and staghorn corals to about 15 m depth, especially around the rock islands in Palau, they aggregate with A.
Behaviour
They spawn in groups and each pair claims a small section of the reef .
Diet
Feeds on plankton, algae, and small invertebrates depending on the species.
Did you know?
Many damselfish guard nests aggressively and chase away fish much larger than themselves.
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