Black-tail sergeant
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit protected coastal areas often around docks or breakwaters . Often found in loose aggregations or widely scattered individuals near or along shorelines . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. : short and / or deep; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black-tail sergeant is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Black-tail sergeant is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate . Males guard and aerate the eggs .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 6 m . Tropical; 24°N - 25°S, 95°E - 170°E Central Pacific: Philippines and Moluccas to the Solomon Islands; Palau (Belau) in Micronesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abudefduf lorentzi | Hensley & Allen | 1977 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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