Bridled leatherjacket
📖 Overview
Bridled leatherjacket (Acanthaluteres spilomelanurus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Monacanthidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27 - 34; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 26 - 32. Ventral flap moderately large with minute, indistinct ventral fin rudiment. Caudal fin rounded, fan-like in adults. Males with distinct blue lines, females brownish with pale spotting. Small juveniles green with white longitudinal band.: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bridled leatherjacket is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal. Subtropical; 25°S - 45°S, 113°E - 159°E West Pacific: Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acanthaluteres paragaudatus | Richardson | 1840 | Synonym |
| Aleuteres maculosus | Richardson | 1840 | Synonym |
| Aleuteres paragaudatus | Richardson | 1840 | Synonym |
| Aluterus maculosus | Richardson | 1840 | Synonym |
| Balistes spilomelanurus | Quoy & Gaimard | 1824 | Synonym |
| Monacanthus forsteri | Castelnau | 1872 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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