Leatherjacket
Oligoplites saurus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
Fast moving schools of this leatherjacket race through bays and inlets along sandy beaches, often leaping clear of the water and even entering fresh water. The young drift at the surface head down, and the dorsal and anal spines carry venom that can deliver a painful sting.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Carangiformes › Carangidae › Oligoplites
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159645.
FAQ
- How deep does the Leatherjacket live?
- The Leatherjacket (Oligoplites saurus) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Leatherjacket dangerous to divers?
- The Leatherjacket can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Leatherjacket get?
- The Leatherjacket grows to about 35 cm.