The Unicorn Leatherjacket

The Unicorn Leatherjacket is usually brown to grey with brown spots on the upper sides and a dark caudal fin. It can be recognised by its highly compressed body and the posterior placement of the eyes on the head. A Unicorn Leatherjacket at Fly Point Marine Reserve, Port Stephens.

 

The Unicorn Leatherjacket can be recognised by its highly compressed body and the posterior placement of the eyes on the head. The dorsal and ventral head profiles are both convex. The dorsal fin spine is slender..

 

Two species of Aluterus occur in Australian waters. The second is the Scribbled Leatherjacket.

 

Naturally caught, cleaned and seasoned. Can grill, fry  eat in every day or small parties.