Fishing for Shortjaw leatherjacket

Oligoplites refulgens

The Shortjaw leatherjacket is a slender, silvery fish with a distinctive, compressed body and a short jaw. Typically reaching up to 12 inches and weighing around 1 pound, it inhabits coastal waters and estuaries. This species feeds on small invertebrates and algae. Known for its agile swimming, it often forms small schools for protection and foraging. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Venomous

Source: Fishbase

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