| Caesionidae (Fusiliers), subfamily: Caesioninae |
| 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 30 m, non-migratory |
| Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to the Arabian Sea. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12. Body light bluish to greenish dorsally, white ventrally. 3-4 scales on cheek; 19-25 predorsal scales; scaled dorsal and anal fins; Supra-temporal band of scales continuous at dorsal midline. Upper peduncular scale rows usually 11 (11-12); lower peduncular scale rows usually 15 (14-15). A small process on basioccipital for attachment of Baudelot's ligament. Post maxillary process single; posterior end of maxilla blunt. |
| Inhabits coastal areas, primarily around coral reefs. Forms aggregations in midwater and feeds on zooplankton. Oviparous, with numerous, small pelagic eggs (Ref. 402). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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