Aluterus monoceros (Linnaeus, 1758) is a animal in the Monacanthidae family, order Tetraodontiformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Aluterus monoceros (Linnaeus, 1758)

Aluterus monoceros (Linnaeus, 1758)

Aluterus monoceros, the unicorn leatherjacket, is a subtropical worldwide filefish growing up to 76 cm long.

Family
Genus
Aluterus
Order
Tetraodontiformes
Class

About Aluterus monoceros (Linnaeus, 1758)

The unicorn leatherjacket, scientifically named Aluterus monoceros (Linnaeus, 1758), is a species of filefish that belongs to the family Monacanthidae. It can be found worldwide in subtropical oceans, ranging between latitudes 43° North and 35° South, and inhabits depths down to 50 meters. The maximum body length this species reaches is 76 centimeters.

Photo: (c) Pauline Walsh Jacobson, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Pauline Walsh Jacobson · cc-by

Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Tetraodontiformes Monacanthidae Aluterus

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