CAPRICORN FUSILIER

Pterocaesio capricornis

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IUCN Red List Status: NOT EVALUATED

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CAPRICORN FUSILIER

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Pterocaesio capricornis Smith and Smith, 1963 Pterocaesio capricornis Smith and Smith, 1963

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Inhabits coastal areas, primarily around coral reefs at a depth of about 20 m. Feeds on zooplankton in midwater aggregations. Oviparous, with numerous, small pelagic eggs (Ref. 402). Rare species (Ref. 6639).