Photo. (c) 2019 John Nevill.
Scientific Name: Caesio teres
English Name: Yellow and blueback fusilier
Creole Name:
French Name: Fusilier à dos jaune et bleu
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
Description:
Dorsal spines: 10; Dorsal rays: 14-16; Anal spines: 3; Anal rays: 12-13.
Fusiform body with brilliant yellow tail, upper back and posterior region of the dorsal fin. The rest of the body is bright blue above and silvery white below. The pectoral,
pelvic and anal fins are white with a red hue. The upper base of the pectoral fin is black.
Size:
Maturity: Lm unknown. Range unknown. Max Length: 40cm TL.
Habitat and Ecology:
Reef associated (depth 5-50m) with a preference for coral reefs and lagoons, but also seagrass beds and hard substrates. Feeds on zooplankton in large midwater, often
mixed species, aggregations. Exhibits mass spawning behaviour associated with reef channels lunar/tide patterns.
Fishery Status:
This species is not protected or subject to fishery regulations. It is caught in the mackerel net fishery but is only an occasional component of the catch and not
typically in large numbers.
Notes:
References:
Bray, D.J. Caesio teres in Fishes of Australia, http://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/1233 (13/11/18)
Carpenter, K.E. (2016). Caesio teres. The IUCN Red List 2016: e.T20250059A65927008. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T20250059A65927008.en. (13/11/18).
Froese, R. & D. Pauly. Eds. (2018). FishBase. www.fishbase.org, https://www.fishbase.de/summary/caesio-teres (13/11/18)
Van der Elst, R. (2012). A Guide to the Common Sea Fishes of Southern Africa. Strik Nature. ISBN: 978 1 86825 394 4
Citation:
Nevill, J.E.G. (2019). Caesio teres, Yellow and blueback fusilier. Seychelles Seatizens. www.seatizens.sc. https://seatizens.sc/species/caesio-teres-seale-1906/ (edited 20/06/22).