Rough leatherjackets
📖 Overview
Found in seagrass beds and on rocky reefs. Females of this species may be confused with female Penicipelta vittiger [= Acanthaluteres vittiger] .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Rough leatherjackets is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rough leatherjackets is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Temperate South Wales and Tasmania.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Rough Leather-jacket · Rough Leatherjacket |
| 🏳️Catalan | Peix llima australià |
| 🇩🇪German | Rauhäutiger Feilenfisch |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-porco-áspero |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 澳大利亚瓣棘单棘鲀 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balistes granulata | White | 1790 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 19 records indexed .
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