[7] Abudefduf abdominalis are capable of spawning year round, though are most active during mid December all through July.

[8] To enchant the female of the species, males will take what are called "nuptial colors" like dark blue and have light yellow bars and will perform various dances to attract a mate.

[10] The juveniles start out with a yellow tinge, which turns greenish white as they mature.

[10] During breeding the males turn blue and their black bars begin to fade into a gray instead.

[11] Some predators like the Milletseed Butterflyfish will travel close behind divers to find a Hawaiian Sergeant nest and feast on the eggs.