Bluetail leatherjacket

The Bluetail leatherjacket lives in the reef-associated, marine environment.

The Bluetail Leatherjacket is found on rocky reefs in inshore temperate waters. It's quite common in South Western Australia but missed due to it's shy nature. More

Image: A female Bluetail Leatherjacket at the Barge wreck - Add comment Add tags A female Bluetail Leatherjacket at the Barge wreck Description A female Bluetail Leatherjacket at a depth of 20 m on the Barge More

The Bluetail Leatherjacket can be recognised by its colouration. Adults are greenish to dark brown with dark spots on the head and body. More

Common names

Bluetail leatherjacket in English
青尾鋸棘魨 in Mandarin Chinese
青尾鋸棘魨 in Unknown
青尾锯棘鲀 in Mandarin Chinese
青尾锯棘鲀 in Unknown

Order : Tetraodontiformes
Family : Monacanthidae
Genus : Eubalichthys
Species : Eubalichthys cyanoura
Authority : Hutchins, 1987