Ruddy Fusilier (Pterocaesio pisang)

Ruddy Fusilier, a reference photo — Photo: Rickard Zerpe · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Pterocaesio pisang, the banana fusilier or ruddy fusilier, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a fusilier belonging to the family Caesionidae. It is widespread around reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Ruddy Fusilier being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Caesio suevica

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Acanthuriformes
Family: Lutjanidae
Genus: Pterocaesio
Species: Pterocaesio pisang

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