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Scientific Name: Caesio cuning (Bloch, 1791)
Synonym: Sparus cuning (Currently unaccepted)
English Name: Redbelly yellowtail fusilier
Local/Bangla Name: Lalpethh holdeleji fusilar (লালপিঠ হলদেলেজী ফুসিলার), Chepta kholaddiya (চ্যাপ্টা খলাদদিয়া)
Labcode: F1710SM-29 ,F1710SM-30,F1710SM-31
Photo: ABR Lab
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Acanthuriformes
Family: Caesionidae
Description:
The body of the species is moderately deep compared to other members of the genus. It features a single postmaxillary process and small, conical teeth in the jaws, vomer, and palatines. The anal fin is characterized by 3 spines and 11 rays, occasionally 10 or 12. The supratemporal band of scales is continuous at the dorsal midline.
Regarding coloration, the caudal fin, upper caudal peduncle, and posterior portion of the back are yellow. The upper body, where not yellow, appears greyish-blue. The lower sides and belly are white or pinkish. The axil and upper base of the pectoral fins are black, and the dorsal fin is yellow posteriorly and greyish-blue anteriorly.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Coral reef ecosystem of Saint Martin’s Island, Bangladesh
Environment:
Marine (Reef associated fish)
Other References:
Saha S, Sehrin S, Sarker A, Habib KA, Baki MA (2020) First distributional record of sixteen Coral associated fish species from Saint Martin’s island, Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Zoology, 48(2), 263-288.
Uddin MS, Chowdhury SR, Rashed MR, Singha NK, Tazim MF, Mamun MAA, Mamun A, Rahman MM, Hasan ME (eds.) (2022) Album: Marine and Coastal Fishes of Bangladesh, Department of Fisheries, Government of Bangladesh. 336 pp
