Horseshoe Leatherjacket
Meuschenia Hippocrepis
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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
