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Acanthaluteres spilomelanurus

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Acanthaluteres spilomelanurus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Tetraodontiformes
Family: Monacanthidae
Genus: Acanthaluteres
Species:
A. spilomelanurus
Binomial name
Acanthaluteres spilomelanurus
Quoy & Gaimard, 1824

Acanthaluteres spilomelanurus, the bridled leatherjacket, is a species of fish of the family Monacanthidae in the order of Tetraodontiformes. It can reach 14 cm in total length.[1][2]

Habitat

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It is a fish of subtropical climate and demersal.

Geographical distribution

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It is found in Australia, from Perth to Sydney.

Comments

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It is harmless to humans.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ FishBase
  2. ^ Kuiter, R.H., 1993. Coastal fishes of south-eastern Australia. University of Hawaii Press. Honolulu, Hawaii. 437 p.