Striped Flagtail
NameStriped Flagtail
Scientific NameKuhlia caudavittata
Common NamesStriped Flagtail, Barred Flagtail, Five-banded Flagtail
FamilyKuhliidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, East Africa, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Japan, Australia
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)9.8
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)72-80
pH Range7.5-8.5
Compatible SpeciesMono Sebae, Green Scat, Archerfish, Larger Gobies, Other Flagtail species
Description
The Striped Flagtail, Kuhlia caudavittata, is a silvery, schooling fish native to the Indo-Pacific region. This euryhaline species inhabits coastal marine waters, estuaries, and occasionally ventures into freshwater. It is an active swimmer and a generalist predator, feeding on small invertebrates.
