Chinaman-leatherjacket

Nelusetta ayraud

Four brown bands along side

Tropical
Continental endemic
Island endemic
Island endemic species
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Oceania
Deep-bodied
Compressed cross-section
Large
Tropical fish

Chinaman-leatherjacket is a marine fish of Eastern Indian Ocean. The species occupies marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 100 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Puffers, Triggerfishes, and Allies
Family: Monacanthidae
Genus: Nelusetta
Maximum length: 100 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: deep_bodied
Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from Western Australia to New South Wales. The species is considered to be endemic to Australia, although a single specimen has been reported from New Zealand (Ref. 30464 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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