Rhinoceros Leatherjacket
Pseudalutarius nasicornis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–55 m
- Max size: 19 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A leatherjacket of coastal reefs that also slips into estuaries, often over silty slopes of low rubble reef rich in invertebrate growth. Adults usually travel in pairs across weedy and sandy ground, while juveniles shelter beside seawhips and seapens.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Monacanthidae › Pseudalutarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220074.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rhinoceros Leatherjacket live?
- The Rhinoceros Leatherjacket (Pseudalutarius nasicornis) is typically found at 1–55 m.
- Is the Rhinoceros Leatherjacket dangerous to divers?
- The Rhinoceros Leatherjacket is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rhinoceros Leatherjacket get?
- The Rhinoceros Leatherjacket grows to about 19 cm.