The Blue fusilier (Caesio lunaris) is a saltwater fish of the family Caesionidae that grows up to 40 cm.
Description
The lunar fusilier is a fusilier from the Indo-West Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa to the western Pacific. The species grows to about 40 cm and has a streamlined, bright blue body that pales towards the belly; the tail lobes have dark tips. By day it forms large, fast schools above coral reefs and in open water, where it catches zooplankton from the current. It is a valued food and bait fish. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blue fusilier?
The Blue fusilier has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly blue and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Blue fusilier live?
The Blue fusilier lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Blue fusilier get?
The Blue fusilier grows to a maximum of about 40 cm.
Is the Blue fusilier dangerous to humans?
No, the Blue fusilier is harmless to humans.
Is the Blue fusilier edible?
Yes, the Blue fusilier is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Caesio
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