False fusilier
Paracaesio xanthura
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Overview
False fusilier (Paracaesio xanthura) is a marine fish of the family Lutjanidae (Snappers), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 50 cm. Its recorded depth range is 5–250 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 50,0 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 5-250m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
5-250m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Famille | Lutjanidae (Snappers) |
| Espèces | Paracaesio xanthura |
Foire aux questions
How big does False fusilier get?
False fusilier can grow up to 50.0 cm long.
Where is False fusilier found?
Neritic, coral reefs
What family does False fusilier belong to?
False fusilier (Paracaesio xanthura) belongs to the family Lutjanidae (Snappers) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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