Black Reef Leatherjacket
Eubalichthys bucephalus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–250 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A large leatherjacket of the continental shelf, this fish reaches about 50 centimetres and has been seen in pairs slipping in and out of holes among boulders. Its skin is rough and the first dorsal spine locks upright as a defence. It ranges from coastal reefs down to about 250 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Monacanthidae › Eubalichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280729.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Reef Leatherjacket live?
- The Black Reef Leatherjacket (Eubalichthys bucephalus) is typically found at 10–250 m.
- Is the Black Reef Leatherjacket dangerous to divers?
- The Black Reef Leatherjacket is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black Reef Leatherjacket get?
- The Black Reef Leatherjacket grows to about 50 cm.