Abudefduf margariteus

Abudefduf margariteus,^[2] commonly known as the pearly sergeant, is a species of damselfish in the family Pomacentridae. It is native to the western Indian Ocean, where it is only known from Mauritius, Réunion and Rodrigues. Adults of the species inhabit coastal reefs exposed to moderate wave action at a depth of 2 to 8 m (7 to 26 ft). It is known to be oviparous, with individuals forming distinct pairs during breeding and males guarding and aerating eggs. The species reaches 16 cm (6.3 in) in standard length.^[3]

Abudefduf margariteus
Conservation status
Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Blenniiformes
Family:	Pomacentridae
Genus:	Abudefduf
Species:	A. margariteus
Binomial name
Abudefduf margariteus (Cuvier, 1830)
Synonyms
Abudefduf rhyncholepis Glyphidodon maculipinnis Glyphidodon rhyncholepis Glyphisodon margariteus