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Natal Sergeant

Abudefduf natalensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Blenniiformes ›Family: Pomacentridae ›Genus: Abudefduf

About

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...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Natal Sergeant?
The scientific name of Natal Sergeant is Abudefduf natalensis.
What is the conservation status of Natal Sergeant?
The Natal Sergeant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Natal Sergeant belong to?
Natal Sergeant belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Natal Sergeant belong to?
Natal Sergeant belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Natal Sergeant belong to?
Natal Sergeant belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Natal Sergeant belong to?
Natal Sergeant belongs to the order Blenniiformes.
What family does Natal Sergeant belong to?
Natal Sergeant belongs to the family Pomacentridae.
What genus does Natal Sergeant belong to?
Natal Sergeant belongs to the genus Abudefduf.