The Longjaw leatherjacket is a slender, elongated fish known for its distinctively long jaw. Typically found in coastal waters, it inhabits sandy or muddy bottoms. This species reaches up to 12 inches in length and weighs around 2 pounds. It primarily feeds on small crustaceans and fish. The Longjaw leatherjacket is a solitary and agile swimmer. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Longjaw leatherjacket
length · weight
Longjaw leatherjacket
length · weight
Longjaw leatherjacket
length · weight
Longjaw leatherjacket
length · weight
Longjaw leatherjacket
length · weight


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