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The Dusky seargent (Abudefduf concolor) is a saltwater fish of the family Pomacentridae that grows up to 19 cm.
Description
The dusky sergeant is a damselfish (Pomacentridae) from the eastern Pacific. Unlike many sergeants this species lacks the conspicuous crossbars and is largely uniform grey-brown. Adults inhabit rocky coastal reefs exposed to wave action. As an omnivore it grazes algae and takes small zooplankton and small invertebrates. It is territorial in the spawning season, when the male guards the eggs laid on the rock. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Dusky seargent?
The Dusky seargent has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Uniformly greyish brown without the vertical bars of other sergeant majors; territorial egg guarder.
Where does the Dusky seargent live?
The Dusky seargent lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Eastern Pacific; rocky coastal reefs with wave action.
How big does the Dusky seargent get?
The Dusky seargent grows to a maximum of about 19 cm. On average the species is around 10 cm.
Is the Dusky seargent dangerous to humans?
No, the Dusky seargent is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Dusky seargent edible?
The Dusky seargent is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Abudefduf
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