476 observationsLeast Concern
Mexican Nightsergeant
Abudefduf declivifrons
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Blenniiformes ›Family: Pomacentridae ›Genus: Abudefduf
About
Abudefduf declivifrons, commonly known as the Mexican nightsergeant, is a species of damselfish in the family Pomacentridae native to the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is known only from Mexico, where it ranges from the Gulf of California to Acapulco. It is typically found in surge-exposed rocky reefs at a depth of 1 to 5 m (3 to 16 ft). It is an oviparous species, with individuals forming distinct pairs during breeding and males guarding and aerating eggs. The...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mexican Nightsergeant is Abudefduf declivifrons.
- The Mexican Nightsergeant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Mexican Nightsergeant belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Mexican Nightsergeant belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Mexican Nightsergeant belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Mexican Nightsergeant belongs to the order Blenniiformes.
- Mexican Nightsergeant belongs to the family Pomacentridae.
- Mexican Nightsergeant belongs to the genus Abudefduf.