Indo-Pacific Sergeant, Abudefduf vaigiensis (Quoy & Gaimard 1825)


Other Names: Common Sergeant, Five-banded Damsel-fish, Five-banded Sergeant-major, Sergeant Major

An Indo-Pacific Sergeant, Abudefduf vaigiensis, at Flinders Reef, Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. Source: Dave Harasti / http://www.daveharasti.com/. License: All rights reserved

Summary:
A bluish-green damselfish becoming silvery white below with five relatively broad bluish-black bars along the side, and a yellowish hue often on the upper head and side.

Cite this page as:
Bray, D.J. 2023, Abudefduf vaigiensis in Fishes of Australia, accessed 27 May 2026, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/310

Quick Facts


CAAB Code:37372013

Conservation:IUCN Least Concern

Depth:1-15 m

Fishing:Aquarium fish

Habitat:Reef associated

Max Size:18 cm TL

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