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Sergeant Major (Abudefduf saxatilis)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Abudefduf saxatilis

(Linnaeus, 1758)

Sergeant Major

Also known as: Cow Pilot, Cow Polly, Sergeant, Atlantic Sergeant Major, Damsel Fish, Five Finger, Pilot Fish

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About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

0–20 m

Max size

22.9 cm

Max weight

200 g

Diet

Variable

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Ovalentaria incertae sedis

Family

Pomacentridae

Where to find it

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