General Description
A blackish to greenish brown leatherjacket, with a large yellow or orange blotch on the tail base, often continued as a yellow stripe along the midsides. Males have a patch of fine bristles and two pairs of large spines on the tail base. Females and juveniles lack the bristles and the spines are small to minute. To 30 cm long.
Biology
These leatherjackets are often seen in pairs.
Distribution
Southern Australia.
Habitat
Coastal reefs, particularly those offshore, in depths of 1-30 m.
More Information
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Animal Type
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Brief Id
Compressed body, yellow-orange blotch on tail base, minute barbs along hind edge of front dorsal fin spine.
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Maximum Size
30 cm
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Habitats
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Diet
Carnivore
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Hazards
Large dorsal spine could punture skin.
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Endemicity
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Commercial
Yes
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Conservation Statuses
DSE Advisory List: Not listed, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Not listed
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Depths
Shallow (1-30 m)
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Water Column Locations
On or near seafloor
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Taxon Name
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Scientific Author
Hutchins, 1977
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Common Name
Yellowstriped Leatherjacket
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Species Name
flavolineata