Pterocaesio randalli Carpenter, 1987

Randall's fusilier

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Caesionidae \| Caesioninae
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Common names	Yellow-dash fusilier, Utdan, 菲律宾鳞鳍梅鲷, ... more

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Main reference

Carpenter, K.E. 1987. (Ref. 1723)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 25.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 402)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 5 - 30 m (Ref. 9710)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 15°N - 9°S, 94°E - 130°E (Ref. 402)

Indo-West Pacific: Andaman Sea to the Philippines.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. Body blue-green to reddish dorsally, lighter ventrally; above pectoral fin is a large yellow blotch of variable size, roughly rhomboid in shape, the oblique side slanting anteriorly. 4 scales on cheek; 22-27 predorsal scales; scaled dorsal and anal fins; Upper peduncular scale rows usually 11-13 (11-14); lower peduncular scale rows usually 15 or 16 (15-17). Supra-temporal band of scales confluent at dorsal midline. basioccipital with a broad, flat process for attachment of Baudelot's ligament; processes not extending much more ventrally than rim of condyle. Post maxillary with 2 processes; posterior end of maxilla tapered.

Ranges widely around coral reefs in school. Feeds on zooplankton in midwater aggregations. Oviparous, with numerous, small pelagic eggs (Ref. 402). Easily recognized from a distance by the bright yellow marking (Ref. 48636). Also caught by drive-in nets.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (20 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

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