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Fourbar Damsel

Abudefduf natalensis Hensley & Randall 1983

Diagnostic Description

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Similar to A. sexfasciatus, but has one less dark bar on the sides.
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Rodolfo B. Reyes
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Life Cycle

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Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).
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Susan M. Luna
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Morphology

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Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 12 - 13
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Trophic Strategy

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Inhabits rocky inshore and offshore reefs (Ref 7247).
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Drina Sta. Iglesia
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Biology

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Adults inhabit rocky inshore and offshore reefs (Ref. 7247). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205).
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Importance

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fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
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Abudefduf natalensis

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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]

References

  1. ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Abudefduf natalensis Hensley & Randall, 1983". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2022). "Abudefduf natalensis". FishBase.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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Abudefduf natalensis: Brief Summary

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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 males guarding and aerating eggs. Abudefduf natalensis reaches 17 cm (6.7 inches) in total length.

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Description

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Inhabits rocky inshore and offshore reefs.

Reference

Froese, R. & D. Pauly (Editors). (2023). FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. version (02/2023).

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