Biology:Dusky sergeant
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Short description: Species of fish
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Family: | Pomacentridae |
| Genus: | Abudefduf |
| Species: | A. concolor
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| Abudefduf concolor (Gill, 1862)
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The dusky sergeant (Abudefduf concolor),[3] also known as the night sergeant, is a species of damselfish in the family Pomacentridae endemic to the eastern Pacific Ocean. The species can reach 19 cm (7.5 in) in total length.[2]
Geographic distribution
Abudefduf concolor is found in the Eastern Pacific, from El Salvador to Peru, including the Galapagos, Cocos and Malpelo Islands.[1]
Ecology
Abudefduf concolor is a marine species found in shallow reef habitats, primarily rocky inshore reefs, at depths of up to 5 m (16 ft).[1] It is an omnivorous fish that is also oviparous, with individuals forming pairs during breeding and males guarding and aerating eggs.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Allen, G.; Robertson, R.; Rivera, R.; Edgar, G.; Merlen, G.; Zapata, F.; Barraza, E. (2010). "Abudefduf concolor". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010: e.T183483A8121204. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T183483A8121204.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/183483/8121204. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2018). "Abudeduf concolor" in FishBase. June 2018 version.
- ↑ Bailly, Nicolas (2008). "Abudefduf concolor (Gill, 1862)". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=273696.
Wikidata ☰ Q2162265 entry
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