Prickly Leatherjacket
Chaetodermis penicilligerus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–25 m
- Max size: 31 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A filefish dressed in skin flaps that mimic drifting algae, the prickly leatherjacket lurks in weedy patches of coastal reefs and trawl grounds. The disguise hides it from predators and prey alike, and it reaches about thirty centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Monacanthidae › Chaetodermis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280112.
FAQ
- How deep does the Prickly Leatherjacket live?
- The Prickly Leatherjacket (Chaetodermis penicilligerus) is typically found at 2–25 m.
- Is the Prickly Leatherjacket dangerous to divers?
- The Prickly Leatherjacket is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Prickly Leatherjacket get?
- The Prickly Leatherjacket grows to about 31 cm.