Caesio suevica Klunzinger, 1884
Suez fusilier
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Caesionidae (Fusiliers), subfamily: Caesioninae
Max. size:  35 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 25 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Indian Ocean: Red Sea to the Arabian Sea.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12. With 4-5 scales on cheek; 21-24 predorsal scales; scaled dorsal and anal fins; narrow scaleless zone at dorsal midline interrupting Supra-temporal band of scales. Upper peduncular scale rows usually 11 (10-11); lower peduncular scale rows usually 14 or 15 (13-15). Most of body light to silvery blue, paler ventrally. Black blotch at the tip of each caudal-fin lobe bordered proximally by a white band. Presence of a small process on each ventrolateral surface of basioccipital for attachment of Baudelot's ligament. Post maxillary process single; posterior end of maxilla blunt.
Biology:  Inhabits coastal areas, primarily on coral reefs. Forms large midwater aggregations and feeds on zooplankton. Oviparous, with numerous, small pelagic eggs (Ref. 402).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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