The Whitley's sergeant (Abudefduf whitleyi) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 14 cm.
Description
Whitley's sergeant is a reef fish (Pomacentridae) from the western Pacific, around the Great Barrier Reef. The species grows to about 14 cm and has a deep, greyish body with a few dark vertical bands, like a sergeant's stripes. As a reef-dweller it swims in groups above shallow coral and rocky reefs and eats zooplankton, algae and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Whitley's sergeant?
The Whitley's sergeant has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Whitley's sergeant live?
The Whitley's sergeant lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Whitley's sergeant get?
The Whitley's sergeant grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.
Is the Whitley's sergeant dangerous to humans?
No, the Whitley's sergeant is harmless to humans.
Is the Whitley's sergeant edible?
Yes, the Whitley's sergeant is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Abudefduf
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