Image Bank - Fishes
Ocean Leatherjacket
Reference |
IB2804 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Leatherjackets - MONOCANTHIDAE |
Common Name |
Ocean Leatherjacket |
Scientific Name |
Nelusetta ayraudi |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
Leatherjackets are widely distributed in Australian waters where they are common in weed beds and over rocky reefs. Leatherjackets range in size from the 8 cm Southern Pygmy Leatherjacket to the coral-reef dwelling Scrawled Leatherjacket, which can reach over 1 m. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |