(Right now the "Previous" and "Next" doesn't maintain serial. We're working to getting it fixed,)
Scientific Name: Abudefduf septemfasciatus (Cuvier, 1830)
Synonym: Glyphisodon septemfasciatus (Currently unaccepted)
English Name: Banded Sergeant, Seven-bar Damsel
Local/Bangla Name: Pathari (পাথারী)
Labcode: F1707SM-04
Photo: ABR Lab
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Acanthuriformes
Family: Pomacentridae
Description:
This distinct damselfish is characterized by seven relatively broad dark bands on both the head and body. These bands, which include one behind the eye on top of the head, are wider than the pale interspaces. Additionally, a small spot is present at the upper pectoral-fin base. Some individuals may exhibit dark margins on their fins.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Coral reef ecosystem of Saint Martin’s Island, Bangladesh
Environment:
Marine (Reef associated fish)
Other References:
Rahman AKA, Kabir SMH, Ahmad M, Ahmed ATA, Ahmed ZU, Begum ZNT, Hassan MA, Khondoker M (2009) Encyclopedia of flora and fauna of Bangladesh, Vol. 24. Marine Fishes. Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, 485 p.
Hussain MM (1970) The Marine and Estuarine Fishes of North East part of the Bay of Bengal. Scientific Researches. East Regional Laboratories, Dhaka. 52.
