Scribbled Leatherjacket (species: Aluterus scriptus) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Aluterus scriptus
Scribbled Leatherjacket


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Tetraodontiformes
Family Monacanthidae
Genus Aluterus
Species Aluterus scriptus
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 110 cm (Total) - applies to Male
  • Up to 55 cm (Common length) - applies to Male

Depth range

  • From 3 m to 20 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

It can be found in marine environments.

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