Japanese Leatherjacket (male)
Paramonacanthus japonicus
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Max Depth
46 m
Paramonacanthus japonicus is a filefish from the Indo-West Pacific. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade.
Other names: Hairfinned Leatherjacket, Hair-finned Filefish, Hair-finned Leatherjacket, Jade Filefish, Jade Leatherjacket, Cryptic Filefish, Cryptic Leatherjacket or Japanese Filefish.
Description
It grows to a size of 12 cm in length. It camouflages with the sand upon the ocean floor.
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-30; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 24 - 30; Vertebrae: 19. body width 2.0-2.6 in head length; body depth 2.0-3.1 in SL, head length 2.7-3.2 in SL; snout length 3.7-4.1 in SL; eye diameter 2.7-3.7 in head length; second dorsalmost caudal ray elongate and filamentous in male.
Distribution
Indo-West Pacific: southern Japan and northwest Australia to Papua New Guinea.
Habitat
Inhabits weedy and sandy areas of coastal reefs. Found on open muddy substrates from shallow estuaries to deep offshore. Males elongate with age. Monogamous.
Colors
Habitat and Environment
Mud and Sand
Conservation status
(LC) Least concern
Poisonous
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Japanese Leatherjacket (male) dangerous?
Japanese Leatherjacket (male) is classified as: No, No, No. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.
Where can you find Japanese Leatherjacket (male)?
How deep does Japanese Leatherjacket (male) live?
Japanese Leatherjacket (male) can be found at depths of up to 46 meters.