Rudarius excelsus Hutchins, 1977

Diamond leatherjacket

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Tetraodontiformes \| Monacanthidae
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Common names	Diamond filefish, 毛柄粗皮鲀, 毛柄粗皮魨, ... more

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Rudarius excelsus

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Main reference

Randall, J.E., G.R. Allen and R.C. Steene. 1990. (Ref. 2334)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 2.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2334)

Length at first maturity

L_m ?, range 2 - ? cm

Environment

Reef-associated; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical

Western Pacific: northern Australia to southern Japan.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 24; Anal soft rays: 20 - 22; Vertebrae: 20. Diagnosis: Extremely small size at maturity (1.5 cm SL). Prominently elevated dorsal and ventral profiles. Extremely long bristles on caudal peduncle of male, projecting posteriorly to behind middle of caudal fin. Low fin ray counts (D.22 to 24; A.20 to 22; P.10) (Ref. 35708). Description: Body short and very deep. Teeth uneven, pointed distally. Head and body pale brown, covered with many small brown spots (Ref.

Inhabits sheltered coastal habitats, usually in areas with mixed low reef and sparse seagrass (Ref. 48637).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

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