Where Does Yellowfin Leatherjacket Live?

Yellowfin Leatherjacket lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Yellowfin Leatherjacket

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from the intertidal zone down to about 30 meters (100 feet).

Environment

Inhabits rocky reefs, seagrass beds, algal beds, and estuaries. Often found amongst kelp and other macroalgae, where its camouflage is highly effective.

Geographic range

Endemic to temperate Australian waters, ranging from southern Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia, extending west to at least the Recherche Archipelago in Western Australia.

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