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Sergeant Major
Bold stripes, big attitude. The Sergeant Major is a small damselfish found all over Florida's reefs, jetties and docks, and it holds the 6 of Spades.
Fun facts
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It is named for its five dark vertical bars, which look like a military sergeant's stripes.
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Males guard patches of purple-red eggs laid on rocks, and turn a darker, bluish colour while they do.
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It is one of the first fish snorkelers notice, because it often swims right up to see what you are doing.
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