Madagascar False Fusilier
📖 Overview
Madagascar False Fusilier (Paracaesio waltervadi), first described by Anderson & Collette, 1992 is a large fish in the family Lutjanidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 42.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 18 to 40 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Lateral line with 69 or 70 tubed scales; scales present on maxilla; caudal fin lunate; color in life blue; jaws lacking exserted teeth anteriorly.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Madagascar False Fusilier is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 18 - 40 m . Subtropical; 32°S - 36°S, 43°E - 45°E south of Madagascar.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Madagascar False Fusilier |
| 🌍CES | chňapal Waltervadův |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Fuzileiro-de-Waltervad |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 沃氏若梅鯛 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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