The Rough Leatherjacket is a marine fish known for its rough, sandpapery skin and distinctive, flattened body. It typically inhabits rocky reefs and seagrass beds. Reaching up to 12 inches in length and weighing around 2 pounds, it feeds on algae, small invertebrates, and crustaceans. This species is solitary and uses its sharp dorsal spine for defense. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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