The Suez fusilier (Caesio suevica) is a saltwater fish of the family Caesionidae that grows up to 35 cm.
Description
The Suez fusilier is a fusilier (Caesionidae), related to the snappers, from the Red Sea. The species grows to about 35 cm and has a streamlined body. The blue body has a yellowish back and dark tail tips. As a fast schooling fish it swims by day in large schools above coral reefs and picks zooplankton from the current; at night it shelters in the reef. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Suez fusilier?
The Suez fusilier has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly blue.
Where does the Suez fusilier live?
The Suez fusilier lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Suez fusilier get?
The Suez fusilier grows to a maximum of about 35 cm.
Is the Suez fusilier dangerous to humans?
No, the Suez fusilier is harmless to humans.
Is the Suez fusilier edible?
The Suez fusilier is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Caesio
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