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]
Dusky sergeant | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Family: | Pomacentridae |
Genus: | Abudefduf |
Species: |
A. concolor
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Binomial name | |
Abudefduf concolor (Gill, 1862) | |
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Abudefduf concolor is found in the Eastern Pacific, from El SalvadortoPeru, including the Galapagos, Cocos and Malpelo Islands.[1]
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]
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