Lunar fusilier
📖 Overview
Adults are found in coastal areas, mainly on or near coral reefs . They are more common along steep seaward reefs than in lagoons . They form large aggregations in midwater on upper edge of steep slopes and around patch reefs, often with other fusiliers . They feed on zooplankton. Are oviparous, with numerous, small pelagic eggs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11. This species is distinguished by the following characters: a single postmaxillary process; D X, usually 14 soft rays; A III, usually 11soft rays; supratemporal band of scales generally interrupted at dorsal midline by a narrow scaleless zone; lateral line scales modally 49; scales above lateral line to dorsal -fin origin 7-10 (modally 8), below lateral line to anal-fin origin 14-19; predorsal scales 20-26; greatest body depth 2.2-3.1 in SL, head length 2.7-3.4 in SL; colour of body bluish, belly paler than upper sides; tips of caudal fin lobes, axil of pectoral fins, and upper base of pectoral fins black; caudal fin blue (except in juveniles where caudal fin and portions of caudal peduncle often yellow); pectoral, pelvic, and anal fins white to pale blue (pink or reddish after death); dorsal fin bluish .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lunar fusilier is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Lunar fusilier is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Lunar fusilier is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 50 m . Tropical; 31°N - 28°S, 32°E - 167°E West Pacific: Red Sea, Persian Gulf and East Africa to the Solomon Islands, north to southern Japan.
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caesio lunare | Cuvier | 1830 | Synonym |
| Caesio lunares | Cuvier | 1830 | Synonym |
| Pterocaesio lunaris | Cuvier | 1830 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 6 records indexed .
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