Radial Leatherjacket
Acreichthys radiatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–12 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Beautifully camouflaged among soft corals, this little leatherjacket reaches only about seven centimetres. It picks at coral polyps and tissue, which may make up much of its diet.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Monacanthidae › Acreichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277766.
FAQ
- How deep does the Radial Leatherjacket live?
- The Radial Leatherjacket (Acreichthys radiatus) is typically found at 2–12 m.
- Is the Radial Leatherjacket dangerous to divers?
- The Radial Leatherjacket is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Radial Leatherjacket get?
- The Radial Leatherjacket grows to about 7 cm.