Minute Leatherjacket
Rudarius minutus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–15 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny leatherjacket that lives on coastal reefs, favouring coral outcrops in sheltered sandy bays stirred by mild tidal current. It turns up singly or in groups among the branches of gorgonians, soft corals and finely branched fire corals.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Monacanthidae › Rudarius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282635.
FAQ
- How deep does the Minute Leatherjacket live?
- The Minute Leatherjacket (Rudarius minutus) is typically found at 2–15 m.
- Is the Minute Leatherjacket dangerous to divers?
- The Minute Leatherjacket is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Minute Leatherjacket get?
- The Minute Leatherjacket grows to about 5 cm.