Marr's Fusilier
Pterocaesio marri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender, fast moving fusilier of clear oceanic reefs, Marr's fusilier gathers in midwater schools to pick zooplankton from the current. It reaches about thirty five centimetres and is often used as live bait for tuna.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Caesionidae › Pterocaesio
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 213661.
FAQ
- How deep does the Marr's Fusilier live?
- The Marr's Fusilier (Pterocaesio marri) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Marr's Fusilier dangerous to divers?
- The Marr's Fusilier is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Marr's Fusilier get?
- The Marr's Fusilier grows to about 35 cm.