Family : Pomacentridae (Damselfishes)
Order : Perciformes  (perch-likes)
Class : Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Fishbase Name : Bengal sergeant
Fish Name : Abudefduf bengalensis
Max size : 17.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; Ref. 9710)
Environment : reef-associated; non-migratory ; depth range 1 - 6 m
Climate : tropical; 25°N - 35°S
Global Importance : fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)Distribution : Western Pacific: eastern Indian Ocean to Japan and Australia.
Diagnosis : Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 13-14. Large adults recognized by the rounded tail with pale margin. Has narrow dark bands and lacks peduncular spot that distinguishes this species form similar ones (Ref. 48636). Similar to A. vaigiensis and A. sexfasciatus but has more black bars (6-7 versus 5).
Biology : Occurs singly or in small groups in inshore reef and lagoon environments. Feeds on algae, gastropods, and small crabs. Highly territorial (Ref. 9710)
Threatened : Dangerous:  
Dangerous : harmless
Coordinator : Allen, Gerald R.
Main Ref : Allen, G.R.. 1991. (Ref. 7247)

India country information
Common Names : Burang
Status : native
Salinity : brackish, marine
Uses : no uses