Randall's Fusilier
Pterocaesio randalli
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–30 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A bright yellow marking lets divers pick this fusilier out from a distance as it streams over coral reefs in schools. It gathers in midwater to pick zooplankton from the current, rarely longer than a hand span, and scatters back to the reef when threatened.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Caesionidae › Pterocaesio
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278944.
FAQ
- How deep does the Randall's Fusilier live?
- The Randall's Fusilier (Pterocaesio randalli) is typically found at 1–30 m.
- Is the Randall's Fusilier dangerous to divers?
- The Randall's Fusilier is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Randall's Fusilier get?
- The Randall's Fusilier grows to about 25 cm.