Gunn's leatherjacket (Eubalichthys gunnii)

Scientific name: Eubalichthys gunnii G?nther, 1870

The Gunn's leatherjacket (Eubalichthys gunnii) is a brackish-water fish of the family Monacanthidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, southern coasts of Australia.

Biology

Found in coastal reefs, primarily deepwater outcrops. Juveniles are common in estuaries.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Eubalichthys gunnii
Family
Monacanthidae (Filefishes)
Order
Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and Filefishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
60.0
Depth range
5–150 m (16–492 ft)
Environment
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 5 - 150 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern coasts of Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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