Scissortail sergeant and Similar Species
Abudefduf sexfasciatus
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Scissortail sergeant. Here are the key differences.
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Indo-Pacific sergeant
Abudefduf vaigiensis
Key differences: A. vaigiensis typically has 5 black vertical bands that do not extend onto the caudal fin lobes, and its caudal fin is less deeply forked. The body coloration can also be more yellowish.
Blackspot sergeant
Abudefduf sordidus
Key differences: A. sordidus has a more oval body shape, a prominent black spot at the base of the pectoral fin, and typically 5-6 less distinct vertical bands that do not extend onto the caudal fin.
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