The Variable-lined fusilier (Caesio varilineata) is a saltwater fish of the family Caesionidae that grows up to 40 cm.
Description
The Variable-lined fusilier is a fusilier (Caesionidae), related to the snappers, from the Indian Ocean. The species grows to about 40 cm and has a streamlined body. The blue body bears several thin yellow longitudinal lines. As a fast schooling fish it swims by day in large schools above coral reefs and picks zooplankton from the current; at night it shelters in the reef. It is a food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Variable-lined fusilier?
The Variable-lined fusilier has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly blue.
Where does the Variable-lined fusilier live?
The Variable-lined fusilier lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Variable-lined fusilier get?
The Variable-lined fusilier grows to a maximum of about 40 cm.
Is the Variable-lined fusilier dangerous to humans?
No, the Variable-lined fusilier is harmless to humans.
Is the Variable-lined fusilier edible?
Yes, the Variable-lined fusilier is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Caesio
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