Fan-bellied leatherjacket
A species of Monacanthus, Also known as Fringed filefish, Filefish, Leatherjacket Scientific name : Monacanthus chinensis Genus : Monacanthus
Fan-bellied leatherjacket, A species of Monacanthus
Also known as:
Fringed filefish, Filefish, Leatherjacket
Botanical name: Monacanthus chinensis
Genus: Monacanthus
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Description
The fan-bellied leatherjacket grows to a total length of about 40 centimetres (16 in). It is a laterally-compressed fish recognisable by the upturned, pointed snout, the filamentary extension on the fan-shaped caudal fin, and the large dewlap on the underside of the fish. The foremost dorsal fin consists of a long erectile spine with a shorter one behind it. The hindermost dorsal fin has 28 to 34 soft rays and the anal fin has 27 to 34 soft rays. The colour is variable depending on its environment, being dark when swimming over beds of mussels and cream or tan when above a sandy seabed. In each case there are irregular darker blotches and streaks.
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Cowfishes Family
Filefish Genus
Monacanthus Species
Fan-bellied leatherjacket 
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