Fan-Bellied Leatherjacket
Monacanthus chinensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–50 m
- Max size: 38 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A leatherjacket of estuaries, weed beds and silty reefs, this fish wears a rough sandpaper skin and a fan of skin that can be flared from its belly. It is an omnivore that browses seagrass and algae along with shrimps, amphipods and other small invertebrates, reaching about 38 centimetres down to 50 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Monacanthidae › Monacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276256.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fan-Bellied Leatherjacket live?
- The Fan-Bellied Leatherjacket (Monacanthus chinensis) is typically found at 5–50 m.
- Is the Fan-Bellied Leatherjacket dangerous to divers?
- The Fan-Bellied Leatherjacket is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Fan-Bellied Leatherjacket get?
- The Fan-Bellied Leatherjacket grows to about 38 cm.