Black Spot Sergeant

Description: Head and body white, vertical bars six grey broad (Ref. 90102). Prominent black spot (saddle) on upper caudal peduncle (Ref. 1602).

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).

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 14 - 15

Occur in small groups or may be solitary. Juveniles usually found in tide pools. Primarily a grazer with regards to their herbivorous habits (Ref. 275). Feed on plants and benthic invertebrates (Ref. 13550).

Inhabit rocky lagoons, reef flat shorelines and piers subject to mild surge; juveniles are common in tide pools (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Occasionally form schools. Feed on algae, crustaceans and other invertebrates during the day. 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). Highly territorial (Ref. 9710). Utilized as a food fish by the Hawaiians (Ref. 7364).

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