Leatherjacket Collection

Mauritius triggerfish, unicorn leatherjacket
Mauritius triggerfish, Rhinecanthus cinereus, unicorn leatherjacket, Aluterus monoceros, and planehead filefish, Stephanolepis hispidus

Castin leatherjacket, Oligoplites saliens.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812

Puffer Filefish (Brachaluteres taylori) juvenile, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Longnose Filefish (Oxymonacanthus longirostris) adult, Tanjung Nukae, Wetar Island, Barat Daya Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku Province, Indonesia, October

Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) adult, close-up of head, at night, Lembeh Island, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Seagrass Filefish (Acreichthys tomentosus) adult, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Radial Filefish (Acreichthys radiatus) adult, camouflaged in xeniid soft coral, Reta Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Rhinoceros Filefish (Pseudalutarius nasicornis) adult female, swimming at night, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April

Shortsnout Filefish (Paramonacanthus curtorhynchos) adult, swimming over black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Crane Fly larvae known as leatherjackets, close-up

Yellow leatherjacket
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Small leatherjacket illustration

Parika scaber, leatherjacket
Ff. 247. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Katsuwomus pelamis, skipjack tuna
Ff. 230. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Oligoplites saurus, leatherjacket
Ff. 97 Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Brachaluteres jacksonianus, southern pygmy leatherjacket
Plate 28 from Zoological drawings by Ferdinand Bauer. This is a small compressed fish with no pelvic fins and a prominent dorsal spine

Epinephelus gattatus, red hind & Euthynnus pelamis, skipjack
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby

Katsuwonus pelamis, skipjack of the Settlers
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Smallspotted Leatherjacket / Strap-weed File-fish - Indonesia
LEE-295 Smallspotted Leatherjacket / Strap-weed File-fish Indonesia Pseudomonacanthus macrurus Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Pygmy Leatherjacket - Indonesia
LEE-264 Pygmy Leatherjacket Indonesia Brachaluteres jacksonianus Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Prickly Leatherjacket, western Pacific coasts
PM-10622 Prickly Leatherjacket, western Pacific coasts Chaetodermis penicilligerus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Scrawled Leatherjacket - Coral Reef dweller, territorial habitat. Not common Great Barrier Reef. Timor Sea
VT-8471 Scrawled LEATHERJACKET / Filefish Aluterus scriptus Coral Reef dweller, territorial habitat. Not common. Dist: Great Barrier Reef, Timor Sea

Pygmy Leatherjacket, Brachaluteres jacksonianus, A Pygmy Leatherjacket hiding near jetty pylon, Moonta Bay
AUS-1497 Pygmy leatherjacket hiding near jetty pylon. Moonta Bay, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia Brachaluteres jacksonianus John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for

Bridled Leatherjacket, Acanthaluteres spilomelanurus, A juvenile female of this species hiding near corkweed at night
AUS-1496 Bridled leatherjacket, juvenile female hiding near Corkweed at night. Moonta Bay, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia Anathaluteres spilomelanurus John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape

Leatherjacket (larva of cranefly) Garden pest in soil Location: Garden, Cornwall, UK
SPH-3480 Leatherjacket (larva of cranefly) Garden, Cornwall, UK Tipula sp. Garden pest in soil Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Discover the mesmerizing world of leatherjackets, where beauty meets exoticism. From the vibrant colors of the Mauritius triggerfish to the mythical allure of the unicorn leatherjacket, these underwater creatures captivate with their unique features. Witness the graceful movements of Castin leatherjacket and Oligoplites saliens as they glide through crystal-clear waters. Immerse yourself in a visual feast as you encounter juvenile Puffer Filefish in Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, showcasing their playful nature. Behold the elegance of Longnose Filefish off Tanjung Nukae, Wetar Island, Barat Daya Islands – a sight that will leave you in awe. Experience an enchanting night encounter with Scrawled Filefish on Lembeh Island's dark shores. Observe its intricate head patterns up close under moonlit skies. Delve into seagrass meadows alongside Acreichthys tomentosus adult filefishes swimming gracefully through Lembeh Straits' turquoise waters. Marvel at these fascinating creatures during different seasons; witness their journey from January to February as they navigate Indonesia's Sunda Islands. Watch Shortsnout Filefish elegantly swim over black sand beds in Lembeh Straits and admire Radial Filefish nestled within xeniid soft coral on Rinca Island's Komodo National Park. The world beneath our seas holds endless wonders, and these captivating filefish species are just a glimpse into its breathtaking diversity. Let your imagination take flight as you explore this hidden realm filled with extraordinary life forms.