Family : Pomacentridae (Damselfishes)
Order : Perciformes  (perch-likes)
Class : Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Fishbase Name : Blackspot sergeant
Fish Name : Abudefduf sordidus
Max size : 23.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; Ref. 11441)
Environment : reef-associated; non-migratory ; depth range 0 - 3 m
Climate : tropical; 27°N - 37°S
Global Importance : fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)Distribution : Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian and Pitcairn islands, north to Japan, south to Australia.
Diagnosis : Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 14-15. Prominent black spot (saddle) on upper caudal peduncle.
Biology : 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. Highly territorial (Ref. 9710). Utilized as a food fish by the Hawaiians (Ref. 7364)
Threatened : Dangerous:  
Dangerous : harmless
Coordinator : Allen, Gerald R.
Main Ref : Allen, G.R.. 1991. (Ref. 7247)

India country information
Common Names : പടതാം, പടത്തം, Lafiburang, Padatham
Status : native
Salinity : marine
Uses : no uses