Fishing for Horse-shoe leatherjacket

Meuschenia hippocrepis

The horse-shoe leatherjacket is a marine fish known for its distinctive elongated body and tough, leathery skin. It typically measures around 12 inches and weighs up to 2 pounds. Inhabiting rocky reefs and seagrass beds, it feeds on algae and small invertebrates. This species is solitary and exhibits a curious but cautious behavior in its natural habitat. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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