Lunar Fusilier (species: Caesio lunaris) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Caesio lunaris
Lunar Fusilier


©Anne: Caesio lunaris at Reef 14-140 (Wedge Reef), an outer reef near Lizard Island

©Anne: Caesio lunaris at the outer reef near Lizard Island

©Razvan Marescu: Lunar Fusilier (Caesio lunaris)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Caesionidae
Genus Caesio
Species Caesio lunaris
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Distinguishing features

A schooling fish that appears silver/blue or distinctly blue depending on light, with a distinct black tip on each tail lobe. No other body markings.

Size

  • Up to 40 cm (Total length) - applies to according to Allen et al (2003)

Depth range

  • Up to 50 m

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

It can be found in marine environments.

Local abundance

  • Lizard Island Group: Apparently absent
  • Outer reefs near Lizard Island: Schools frequently seen on outer reef drop-offs

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References

  • Allen, G., R. Steene, P. Humann and N. Deloach (2003). Reef fish identification: Tropical Pacific New World Publications Inc., Jacksonville, FL, USA.