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Sergeant major Sep 10, 2017. Can reach 29 cm in length. This fish is white with a yellow top. It has 5 vertical stripes which are black (last pic). A faint sixth stripe might be present on the caudal peduncle. However, adult males adopt a bluish ground color when guarding eggs, as in this spotting (the eggs are the purple patch in the rock).<br /> Habitat:<br /> Buddy&#039;s Reef, Bonaire. Abudefduf saxatilis,Caribbean Netherlands,Geotagged,Sergeant Major,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Sergeant major

Sep 10, 2017. Can reach 29 cm in length. This fish is white with a yellow top. It has 5 vertical stripes which are black (last pic). A faint sixth stripe might be present on the caudal peduncle. However, adult males adopt a bluish ground color when guarding eggs, as in this spotting (the eggs are the purple patch in the rock).
Habitat:
Buddy's Reef, Bonaire.

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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
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Dec 26, 2017. Captured Sep 10, 2017 20:55 in Buddy Dive Resort, Kralendijk, Caribbean Netherlands.
country flag of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Explore Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba 263 203 0
  • XZ-1
  • f/2.5
  • 1/800s
  • ISO100
  • 6mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.