Abudefduf natalensis
Abudefduf natalensis,[1] 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 males guarding and aerating eggs. Abudefduf natalensis reaches 17 cm (6.7 inches) in total length.[2]
| Abudefduf natalensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Family: | Pomacentridae |
| Genus: | Abudefduf |
| Species: | A. natalensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Abudefduf natalensis Hensley & Randall, 1983 | |
References
- "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Abudefduf natalensis Hensley & Randall, 1983". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2022). "Abudefduf natalensis". FishBase.
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