Threestripe Fusilier

Pterocaesio trilineata

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Max Depth

30 m

Pterocaesio trilineata is a species of fusiliers found in the Indian and Pacific oceans.

Description

Body is silvery bluish, dorsal side horizontal stripes thick brown and thin light blue alternating. And dark caudal-fin tips. Ventral is whitish. 4-5 cheek scales; 20-30 predorsal scales. Supra temporal scale band confluent at dorsal midline; scaled dorsal and anal fins. Postmaxillary processes 2; posterior end of maxilla tapered. Upper peduncular scale rows usually 11 (11-12); lower peduncular scale rows usually 15 (14-17). Process on basioccipital flat for insertion of Baudelot's ligament. Head length 2.8-3.9 in SL; body depth 3.3-4.9 in SL.

Distribution

Indo-Pacific.

Habitat

Ranges widely around coral reefs. Feeds on zooplankton in midwater aggregations. Oviparous, with numerous, small pelagic eggs.

Colors

black

brown

silver

blue

Edible

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Social Behaviour

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Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Habitat and Environment

Open water

Poisonous

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Danger to human

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Venomous

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Similar Species

Dark-banded Fusilier Dark Banded Fusilier Doubleline Fusilier Lunar Fusilier One-stripe Fusilier Randall's Fusilier

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Threestripe Fusilier dangerous?

Threestripe Fusilier is classified as: No, No, No. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.

Where can you find Threestripe Fusilier?

Malaysia East Marshall Islands Vanuatu China Australia +16 more in Seabook

How deep does Threestripe Fusilier live?

Threestripe Fusilier can be found at depths of up to 30 meters.