Ruddy Fusilier (species: Pterocaesio pisang) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Pterocaesio pisang
Ruddy Fusilier


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Caesionidae
Genus Pterocaesio
Species Pterocaesio pisang
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Colours

                             

Distinguishing features

Differs from other Pterocaesio in this area by having no stripes or other markings on the sides other than the thin, straight lateral line. Colour is variable, silvery but can be blueish to reddish. Tail tips reddish to black. Form aggregations and mix with other fusiliers.

Size

  • Up to 21 cm and averaging 15 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • From 1 m to 100 m

Synonyms

Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

It can be found in marine environments.

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References

References that assist with identification

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