Abudefduf saxatilis ♂ (in blue) and female, guarding eggs

Diving in Sal, Cabo Verde.

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Christine Young

Lion

Love the genus name. Posted 3 months ago
1. Patomarazul
  
  Lion
  
  Apparently the genus name comes from the Arabic abu, <the one with>, def means <side> and -duf is a plural ending. All together is translated to something like <the one with prominent sides>, according to Wikipedia :-)
  I don't get evry well this meaning but it is what it is and it sounds good :-D Posted 3 months ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    I don't get it either, hehe. But, the genus name is fun to pronounce. Posted 3 months ago

The Sergeant Major

The Sergeant Major or píntano is a large, colourful damselfish. It earns its name from its brightly striped sides, which are reminiscent of the insignia of a military Sergeant Major. It grows to a length of about 15 cm.

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Similar species: Cichliformes

Species identified by Patomarazul