The unicorn leatherjacket (Aluterus monoceros) is a filefish of the family Monacanthidae, found around the world in subtropical oceans between latitudes 43° N and 35° S, at depths down to 50 m. Its length is up to 76 cm.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Unicorn Leatherjacket being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Aluterus schoepfii
- Thamnaconus degeni
- Arotrolepis filicauda
- Acanthaluteres brownii
- Meuschenia scabra
- Balistes polylepis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Tetraodontiformes
- Family
- Monacanthidae
- Genus
- Aluterus
- Species
- Aluterus monoceros
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