Brown leatherjacket

Acanthaluteres vittiger

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Comprimento Máximo

35,0 cm

Cor

Brownish to olive-tan body with …

Faixa de Profundidade

1-40m

Família

Monacanthidae

Sobre

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
Faixa de Profundidade	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

Tipo de Água

Saltwater

Faixa de Profundidade

1-40m

Distribuição Geográfica

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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Comestibilidade e Culinária

Sabor

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

Ordem	Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies)
Família	Monacanthidae (Filefishes)
Espécies	Acanthaluteres vittiger

Perguntas Frequentes

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?

What family does Brown leatherjacket belong to?

Brown leatherjacket (Acanthaluteres vittiger) belongs to the family Monacanthidae (Filefishes) in the order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies).