Mottled Fusilier
Dipterygonotus balteatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 37–91 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small near shore fish that swims in open water away from the reef, the mottled fusilier forms dense schools and is easily lost among other plankton feeders. It is netted at night under lights and used as bait in some tuna fisheries.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Caesionidae › Dipterygonotus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219997.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mottled Fusilier live?
- The Mottled Fusilier (Dipterygonotus balteatus) is typically found at 37–91 m.
- Is the Mottled Fusilier dangerous to divers?
- The Mottled Fusilier is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mottled Fusilier get?
- The Mottled Fusilier grows to about 14 cm.