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Brown leatherjacket

Acanthaluteres vittiger

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Panjang Maks.
35,0 cm
Warna
Brownish to olive-tan body with …
Kedalaman
1-40m
Famili

Tentang

An Australian filefish (up to 30cm) with drab brownish coloration providing camouflage among algae and seagrass. Common in bays, estuaries, and coastal reefs along southern Australia.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 35,0 cm
Kedalaman 1-40m

Coloration

Brownish to olive-tan body with irregular darker brown blotches and a whitish belly; a pale lateral stripe may be visible along the mid-flank; compressed oval body with rough leathery scaleless skin; fins dusky.

Habitat & Distribution

Coral reefs

Jenis Air
Saltwater
Kedalaman
1-40m

Sebaran Geografis

Found in southern Australian coastal waters from southwestern Western Australia across the Great Australian Bight to New South Wales and Tasmania. Inhabits shallow subtidal zones over seagrass, kelp beds, and rocky reef areas.

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Kelayakan Makan & Kuliner

Rasa
An Australian filefish with firm, mild white flesh; eaten occasionally by recreational fishers. Requires careful skinning; edible pan-fried or baked, though rarely targeted for food.

Taxonomy

Ordo Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies)
Famili Monacanthidae (Filefishes)
Spesies Acanthaluteres vittiger

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Can you eat Brown leatherjacket?
An Australian filefish with firm, mild white flesh; eaten occasionally by recreational fishers. Requires careful skinning; edible pan-fried or baked, though rarely targeted for food.
How big does Brown leatherjacket get?
Brown leatherjacket can grow up to 35.0 cm long.
Where is Brown leatherjacket found?
Found in southern Australian coastal waters from southwestern Western Australia across the Great Australian Bight to New South Wales and Tasmania. Inhabits shallow subtidal zones over seagrass, kelp beds, and rocky reef areas. Coral reefs
What family does Brown leatherjacket belong to?
Brown leatherjacket (Acanthaluteres vittiger) belongs to the family Monacanthidae (Filefishes) in the order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies).

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