Juvenile Fish in Sebastian Inlet Florida

[jellyfishjoy]

Hi, I was doing a fish count and came across these cute unknown juveniles... Thanks, Joy

(1) How big is the critter?
about 1.5 cm (less than 1 inch)

(2) Where in the world is the critter?
Sebastian Inlet, Florida

(3) What sort of habitat (reef, wreck, sand, rubble etc) is the critter in?
Tidal pool behind artificial rock jetty

(4) How deep is the critter?
less than 1 meter

(5) What time of day (or night) did you see the critter?
11:30 a.m.

(6) Any observed behavior of the critter...
These two were chasing each other in circles

(7) If the locals have a common name for the critter, what is it?
None

 

[DocVikingo]

Hi Joy,

I believe you may have captured some juvenile night sergeants (Abudefduf taurus).

Pictures | Google image

Abudefduf taurus

Cheers,

DocVikingo

 

[cudachaser]

Joy confirmed that with "Reef"! Thanks so much Doc

 

[jellyfishjoy]

Yes, thank you so much for your help Doc Vikingo! Wonder if I was misidentifying the adults as sergeant majors or if they were hiding in the rocks. I'll just have to keep looking...