Pterocaesio diagramma Bleeker 1865

black-tipped fusilier

Pterocaesio diagramma, black-tipped fusilier

The Black-tipped Fusilier, Pterocaesio diagramma, has light blue upper body with two distinct yellow stripes along it, and black tips on the tail fin.

 

Distribution widespread, tropical Indo-Pacific
Depth mid- water in coastal shallows and over reef
Max size 30 cms
Family Caesionidae - fusiliers