Mosaic Leatherjacket
Eubalichthys mosaicus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 140 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A boldly patterned leatherjacket of southern Australia, the adults settle on deep offshore reefs down to about one hundred and forty metres. Juveniles grow up far shallower, in estuaries and on coastal reefs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Monacanthidae › Eubalichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280733.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mosaic Leatherjacket live?
- The Mosaic Leatherjacket (Eubalichthys mosaicus) is typically found at to 140 m.
- Is the Mosaic Leatherjacket dangerous to divers?
- The Mosaic Leatherjacket is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mosaic Leatherjacket get?
- The Mosaic Leatherjacket grows to about 60 cm.