Quick Facts
Scientific name
Meuschenia Hippocrepis
Other names
Purple People Eater, Variable Leatherjacket
Size
Up to 60 cm (23.6 in)
Weight
Up to 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal waters, estuaries, bays, harbours, jetties, piers & rocky reefs
Depth Range
![Horseshoe Leatherjacket Distribution](https://marinewise.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Australian-Fish-Distribution-691.png)