Species: Pterocaesio digramma

English Name: Double-lined Fusilier

Chinese Name: 双带鳞鳍梅鲷

Family: Caesionidae

Description:

The body of a Double-Lined Fusilier is blue to greenish dorsally, white ventrally with two thin yellow to orange lines and black tips on caudal fin. Can grow up to a length of 30 cm. Lives mainly around coral reefs and feeds on zooplankton. Used for commercial purpose

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References:

– Carpenter, K.E., 1987. Revision of the Indo-Pacific fish family Caesionidae (Lutjanoidea), with descriptions of five new species. Indo-Pac. Fish. (15):56 p.

Species: Pterocaesio chrysozona

English Name: Goldband Fusilier

Chinese Name: 金带鳞鳍梅鲷

Family: Caesionidae

Description:

This fusilier ranges from light blue to brownish dorsally, and white to pinkish ventrally. There’s a broad yellow stripe just under its lateral lines. Can grow up to 21cm. Found around coral reefs and preys on zooplankton. Used commercially and usually as a bait.

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References:

– Carpenter, K.E., 1987. Revision of the Indo-Pacific fish family Caesionidae (Lutjanoidea), with descriptions of five new species. Indo-Pac. Fish. (15):56 p.

Species: Dipterygonotus balteatus

English Name: Mottled Fusilier

Chinese Name: 双鳍梅鲷

Family: Caesionidae

Description:

A near-shore pelagic species that swims mainly in open water away from reefs. This fusilier mixes with other planktivores and is easily overlooked. Can grow up to 14 cm and prey on zooplankton. Used for minor commercial purpose and as a bait.

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References:

– Carpenter, K.E., 1987. Revision of the Indo-Pacific fish family Caesionidae (Lutjanoidea), with descriptions of five new species. Indo-Pac. Fish. (15):56 p.

Species: Caesio teres

English Name: Yellow and Blueback Fusilier

Chinese Name: 藍黃梅鯛

Family: Caesionidae

Description: 

A medium-sized fish that grows up to 40 cm. The coloration of body is blue with yellow on the back. The yellow area starts from the neck for the younger Caesio teres. Lived around coral reefs and feeds on zooplankton in large midwater groups. Used for minor commercial purposes.

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References:

– Carpenter, K.E., 1987. Revision of the Indo-Pacific fish family Caesionidae (Lutjanoidea), with descriptions of five new species. Indo-Pac. Fish. (15):56 p.

Species: Caesio lunaris

English Name: Lunar Fusilier

Chinese Name: 新月梅鯛

Family: Caesionidae

Description:

The Lunar Fusilier has a bluish body, pale ventrally; with caudal lobe tips, axil and upper base of pectoral fin black. Juveniles has yellow tails and black tips. It reach up to a maximum length of 40 cm. They are found in coastal areas, mainly on or near coral reefs and feeds on zooplankton. Used for minor commercial purposes.

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References:

– Carpenter, K.E., 1987. Revision of the Indo-Pacific fish family Caesionidae (Lutjanoidea), with descriptions of five... Read more »

Species: Caesio cuning

English Name: Redbelly Yellowtail Fusilier

Chinese Name: 黄尾梅鲷

Family: Caesionidae

Description:

Recognised by its colouration, the Redbelly Yellowtail Fusilier has a greyish-blue body with white or pinkish lower sides and belly, and a large yellow tail. The length is usually at 35 cm. They live in coastal areas, usually over rocky and coral reefs. They also forms schools in midwater and feeds on zooplankton. Used for commercial purposes.

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References:

– Kuiter, R.H. and T. Tonozuka, 2001. Pictorial guide to Indonesian reef fishes. Part 2. Fusiliers... Read more »

Species: Caesio caerulaurea 

English Name: Blue and Gold Fusilier, Scissor Tailed Fusilier

Chinese Name: 褐梅鲷

Family: Caesionidae

Description: 

Fusilier with a golden band from above the eye that runs straight along the bluish upper and white to pale bluish lower body.They inhabit primarily around coral reefs and are found in schools in deep lagoons and along seaward reefs. Used for commmercial and occasionally as a bait for tuna.

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References:

– Kuiter, R.H. and T. Tonozuka. (2001). Pictorial guide to Indonesian reef fishes. Part 2. Fusiliers – Dragonets, Caesionidae – Callionymidae.... Read more »