About Meuschenia freycineti (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824)
Taxonomic Classification
Meuschenia freycineti (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824) is a species of filefish.
Common Names
It is most commonly known as the sixspine leatherjacket, and has many other common names: Freycinet's leatherjacket, grey leatherjacket, orange-spotted leatherjacket, reef leatherjacket, six-spine leatherjacket, six-spined leatherjacket, Skottowe's leatherjacket, and variable leatherjacket.
Size
This species grows to a length of approximately 60 cm (24 in).
Distribution
It is endemic to the temperate waters of southern Australia.
