Biology:Abudefduf margariteus

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Short description: Species of fish

Abudefduf margariteus
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Abudefduf
Species:
A. margariteus
Binomial name
Abudefduf margariteus
(Cuvier, 1830)
Synonyms
  • Glyphidodon maculipinnis
  • Abudefduf rhyncholepis
  • Glyphidodon rhyncholepis Glyphisodon margariteus

Abudefduf margariteus,[2] commonly known as the pearly sergeant, is a species of damselfish in the family Pomacentridae. It is native to the western Indian Ocean, where it is only known from Mauritius, Réunion and Rodrigues. Adults of the species inhabit coastal reefs exposed to moderate wave action at a depth of 2 to 8 m (7 to 26 ft). It is known to be oviparous, with individuals forming distinct pairs during breeding and males guarding and aerating eggs. The species reaches 16 cm (6.3 in) in standard length.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q2086009 entry