Scobinichthys granulatus also known as the rough leatherjacket is a species of filefish native to the coastal waters of southern Australia. It lives on rocky reefs and in beds of seagrass. This species grows to a length of 30 centimetres (12 in) TL. It is the only known member of the monotypic genus Scobinichthys.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Rough 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
- Arotrolepis filicauda
- Thamnaconus degeni
- Acanthaluteres brownii
- Stephanolepis diaspros
- Stephanolepis hispida
- Acanthaluteres spilomelanurus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Tetraodontiformes
- Family
- Monacanthidae
- Genus
- Scobinichthys
- Species
- Scobinichthys granulatus
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