The One-stripe fusilier (Pterocaesio tessellata) is a saltwater fish of the family Caesionidae that grows up to 25 cm.
Description
The one-stripe fusilier is a fusilier (Caesionidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 25 cm and has a streamlined, blue-green body with a yellowish back and a fine mosaic pattern of scale edges. As an open-water reef-dweller it swims in large, fast schools along steep outer reefs and picks suspended zooplankton. It is a food fish and an important prey for larger predators. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the One-stripe fusilier?
The One-stripe fusilier has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly blue.
Where does the One-stripe fusilier live?
The One-stripe fusilier lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the One-stripe fusilier get?
The One-stripe fusilier grows to a maximum of about 25 cm. On average the species is around 19 cm.
Is the One-stripe fusilier dangerous to humans?
No, the One-stripe fusilier is harmless to humans.
Is the One-stripe fusilier edible?
Yes, the One-stripe fusilier is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Pterocaesio
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