Slender fusilier
📖 Overview
Inhabits coastal areas around coral reefs . Feeds on zooplankton in large midwater aggregations. Forms schools with members of the genus Pterocaesio. Oviparous, with numerous, small pelagic eggs . Often mistaken for juveniles and easily overlooked because of small size . Also caught with drive-in nets. Utilized as tuna bait fish .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11 - 13. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slender fusilier is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Slender fusilier is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Slender fusilier is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; non-migratory; depth range 0 - 500 m . Tropical; 31°N - 30°S, 32°E - 177°W West Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to Fiji, north to the Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton in large midwater aggregations
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caesio gymnopterus | Bleeker | 1856 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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