Eubalichthys gunnii (Günther, 1870)
Gunn's leatherjacket

Family:  Monacanthidae (Filefishes)
Max. size:  60 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 5 - 150 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: southern coasts of Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in coastal reefs, primarily deepwater outcrops (Ref. 9002). Juveniles are common in estuaries (Ref. 9002).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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