Dark-banded Fusilier
Pterocaesio tile
Max Size
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Max Depth
60 m
Description
Other names: Blue-streak Fusilier, Bartail Fusilier or Neon Fusilier.
Description
P. tile can reach a length of 25 cm (9.8 in). The back of the body is dark blue, while the flanks show a bluish-green strike with a black stripe along the lateral line. The lower third of the body varies from white to pinkish. The lower half of the body turns bright red at night (hence the common name neon fusilier). It is oviparous and not migratory; it feeds on zooplankton.
Distribution and habitat
This species is widespread in Indo-Pacific, from East Africa to the Tuamoto Islands, southern Japan, Mauritius, and the Austral Islands. P. tile is a coral-reef associated species. It usually can be found in lagoon and on the reef flats at depths to 60 m (200 ft).
Where to Find
Colors
Edible
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Coral reef
Open water
Social Behaviour
Group
Conservation status
(LC) Least concern
Poisonous
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dark-banded Fusilier dangerous?
Dark-banded Fusilier is classified as: No, No, No. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.
Where can you find Dark-banded Fusilier?
Dark-banded Fusilier can be found in: Laccadive Islands, Mariana Islands, Malaysia East, Taiwan, Marshall Islands, Malaysia West, Somalia East, Vanuatu, Brunei, China, Myanmar, Australia, Hong Kong, Kenya, India, Japan South, India East, India West, Thailand East, Thailand West, Australia East, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Vietnam, Seychelles, Cambodia, Indo-Pacific, Papua New Guinea, French Polynesia, Bangladesh, Polynesia, Singapore, Tanzania, Malaysia, South Africa, Japan, Indonesia, Chagos Islands, Mozambique, Palau, Philippines, Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Micronesia, Tonga and Samoa, Mascarene Islands, Madagascar, Kiribati, Comoros, Fiji, Thailand, Somalia.
How deep does Dark-banded Fusilier live?
Dark-banded Fusilier can be found at depths of up to 60 meters.