Fin's Fish Guide
The Three-stripe fusilier (Pterocaesio trilineata) is a saltwater fish of the family Caesionidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Oceania: American Samoa, Australia, Solomon Is., Brunei Darsm, China, Mayotte and others
Description
The three-stripe fusilier is a fusilier (Caesionidae) from the western Pacific. The species grows to about 20 cm and has a streamlined, blue-green body with three narrow dark longitudinal stripes and a yellow-edged tail. As an open-water reef-dweller it swims in large, fast schools along steep outer reefs and picks suspended zooplankton. It is a food and bait fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Three-stripe fusilier?
The Three-stripe fusilier has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly blue and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Three-stripe fusilier live?
The Three-stripe fusilier lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: American Samoa, Australia, Solomon Is., Brunei Darsm, China, Mayotte and others
How big does the Three-stripe fusilier get?
The Three-stripe fusilier grows to a maximum of about 20 cm. On average the species is around 13 cm.
Is the Three-stripe fusilier dangerous to humans?
No, the Three-stripe fusilier is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Three-stripe fusilier edible?
The Three-stripe fusilier is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Pterocaesio
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