Toothbrush Leatherjacket

About

Males can be recognised by the patch of bristles on the sides of the body. Females and juveniles lack these bristles

Males are blackish-blue to brown with many blue lines and spots, and a broad pale band from the eye to a large toothbrush-like patch of bristles on the side. Females are yellowish-brown to brown usually with scattered pale blotches and darker brown spots on the sides. The caudal peduncle lacks spines

Size

Grows up to around 32cm

Habitat

The Toothbrush Leatherjacket lives in a range of habitats from shallow seagrass beds to rocky reefs at depths around 40 m

Distribution

Temperate marine waters of Australia from the central coast of New South Wales around the south of the country to south-western Western Australia

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (3)

1. Acanthaluteres vittiger in Fishes of Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
2. The Australian Museum (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
3. Red List (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)