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Randall's Fusilier
Pterocaesio randalli
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 30 m
- Found in
- 15 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- browngreyyellowgreenbluered
- Body shape
- Standard
- Pattern
- Horizontal markings
Pterocaesio randalli is a species of fusiliers found in the Indian and Pacific oceans.
Description
Body is blue-green to reddish brown dorsally, lighter ventrally; above pectoral fin is a large yellow blotch of variable size, roughly rhomboid in shape, the oblique side slanting anteriorly.
Distribution
Indo-West Pacific: Andaman Sea to the Philippines.
Habitat
Ranges widely around coral reefs in school. Feeds on zooplankton in midwater aggregations. Oviparous, with numerous, small pelagic eggs.
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Questions
Is Randall's Fusilier dangerous?
Randall's Fusilier has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Randall's Fusilier?
How deep does Randall's Fusilier live?
Randall's Fusilier can be found at depths of up to 30 meters.
