Natal Sergeant
Abudefduf natalensis
Abudefduf natalensis, known as the Natal sergeant, is a species of damselfish in the family Pomacentridae. It is native to the tropical western Indian Ocean, where it is known from Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion, and South Africa from KwaZulu-Natal to the Eastern Cape. Adults of the species are typically found in rocky reefs at depths of 1 to 25 m (3 to 82 ft). The species is known to be oviparous, with individuals forming distinct pairs during breeding and...
At a glance
| Habitat | reef |
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Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
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| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Teleostei |
| Order | Ovalentaria incertae sedis |
| Family | Pomacentridae |
| Genus | Abudefduf |
Where and when
Sightings reported by divers and from open biodiversity records. Most often recorded in Apr.
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Taxonomy from WoRMS and GBIF. Occurrence records from GBIF. Photographs from iNaturalist under the licences shown. Diver sightings contributed by the DiveBuddy community.