Acanthaluteres spilomelanurus

Acanthaluteres spilomelanurus, the bridled leatherjacket, is a species of fish of the family Monacanthidae in the order of Tetraodontiformes. It can reach 14 cm in total length.[1][2]

Acanthaluteres spilomelanurus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Tetraodontiformes
Family: Monacanthidae
Genus: Acanthaluteres
Species:
A. spilomelanurus
Binomial name
Acanthaluteres spilomelanurus
Quoy & Gaimard, 1824

Habitat edit

It is a fish of subtropical climate and demersal.

Geographical distribution edit

It is found in Australia, from Perth to Sydney.

Comments edit

It is harmless to humans.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ FishBase
  2. ^ Kuiter, R.H., 1993. Coastal fishes of south-eastern Australia. University of Hawaii Press. Honolulu, Hawaii. 437 p.