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Shoal builders

  • Redbelly yellowtail fusilier
  • Rotbauch-Füsilier
  • Hoogrug fuselier
  • Fusilier à ventre rouge
  • Fusilero vientre colorado

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally found in the open sea.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 60 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Lives in large groups
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 60 cm
  • The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
  • Diet : Zooplankton

Relationship with humans

  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing