Saltwater
Green damselfish
Abudefduf abdominalis
Pomacentridae, Glyphisodontinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 30 cm
- Body shape
- Deep-bodied
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 648 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Videos
Abudefduf abdominalis
Izmi GigavistaAug 27, 2016
More about the species
Description
Found in quiet waters with rocky bottoms in inshore and offshore reefs; juveniles sometimes found in surge pools. Benthopelagic. Adults form school. Feed on a variety of algae and zooplankton. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding. Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate. Males guard and aerate the eggs. Used as food by the Hawaiians.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Glyphisodon abdominalis
In other languages
- Grøn sergentfisk
- Banded damselfish, Hawaiian sergeant, Maomao, Sergeant major
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.