Bridled Leatherjacket
(Acanthaluteres spilomelanurus )
(Acanthaluteres spilomelanurus )
The Bridled Leatherjacket fish (Acanthaluteres spilomelanurus), in the family of Leatherjackets (Monacanthidae) and Order Teraodontiformes is less common fish seen in Sydney. The male is colourful with a distrinctive blue stripe down its face and spots along its body, whilst the female is brown and less distinguishable. They are incredibly shy and quick to run from the camera.
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