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  Southern Pygmy Leatherjacket, Brachaluteres jacksonianus
The smallest leatherjackets are in the genus Rudarius.
The Southern Pygmy Leatherjacket is endemic to Australia occurring in temperate coastal waters from southern Queensland to south-western Western Australia and south around Tasmania.
The skin of the leatherjackets is smooth and velvety in some species, such as the Southern Pygmy Leatherjacket, whereas in others such as the Rough Leatherjacket it has the texture of course sandpaper.
www.amonline.net.au /fishes/students/focus/brach.htm   (887 words)

  
 Leatherjackets
There are four types of leatherjackets usually kept at the Marine Discovery Centre.
Leatherjackets have a long defensive spine on top of the head.
The female is duller in colour than the male (as usual in fish!), with the male having irridescent blue stripes and dots lining the body.
www.woodbridge.tased.edu.au /mdc/leatherjackets.htm   (172 words)

  
 Leatherjacket   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
It is best recognized by a jack that has the general body shape of a mackerel with yellow fins.
Leatherjackets are found in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Ranging North to the New York in the atlantic and Southern California in the Pacific.
www.thejump.net /id/leatherjacket.htm   (52 words)

  
 Underhill's Lawn Care Tips - Leatherjackets
At that point, we took the unusual step of immediately informing all of our customers about the potential of this new pest, and to educate them on monitoring for the Crane Flies so their lawns could be protected from future damage.
Then the Leatherjacket larvae begin to hatch within a few weeks, and are a light gray or greenish brown color with irregular fl specs and a pointy head.
This is a tell tale sign that your lawn will be used for a leatherjacket feeding ground, with damage to the grass rots commencing within weeks.
www.underhill-wecare.com /leatherjacket.html   (645 words)

  
 Nemasysinfo.com
Leatherjackets are the larval stage of the crane fly or daddy long legs.
Leatherjacket larvae are about 2.5cm (1" long), greyish fl in colour, legless and with no distinct head.
In August gardeners may see clouds of daddy-long-legs emerging from lawns in the early morning and this, as well as the listed damage, are sure signs of leatherjacket infestation.
www.nemaslug.com /html/leather/leather.html   (148 words)

  
 Leatherjacket Louse   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Ok where was I? Yeah, so we caught all these leatherjackets and kept throwing them back in because we wanted Bream.
Anyway, we were beginning to think we were just catching the same fish over and over again, but then we found dramatic evidence to prove otherwise.
It is called a Leatherjacket Louse, and is apparently quite common in leatherjackets in southern Australia.
home.swiftdsl.com.au /~sephus/leatherjacket.htm   (506 words)

  
 Pygmy Leatherjacket
Australia is the centre of diversity for Leatherjackets (Family Monacanthidae), more than half of the estimated 90 species are found here, generally in temperate waters.
The Pygmy Leatherjacket is unusual in that it cannot lock its spine into place as most other leatherjacket species.
The Pygmy Leatherjacket is not a fast swimmer and anyone who has seen them while diving will notice that the fish will move off under or behind bits of seagrass or seaweed.
www.abyss.com.au /pigmey.html   (381 words)

  
 Lucky's Lair/Fishing South Oz/LEATHERJACKET   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
There are many different sub-species of Leatherjackets, but the most common is the Chinaman Leatherjacket.
Another species that is usually a by catch, while fishing for other species, the Leatherjacket is either welcomed as another good tablefish, or more often than not regarded as a pest, that when it moves in makes it impossible to keep a bait in the water.
Leatherjackets have a very small mouth with some very serious teeth that will bite through line and even most thin wired hooks in time....
homepages.picknowl.com.au /luckyzak/Leatherjacket.htm   (210 words)

  
 Leatherjacket
A cultural control to use is covering a well-watered patch of grass overnight with a sheet of fl plastic or a tarpaulin, the leatherjackets rise to the surface and can be swept up in the morning or left for the birds.
This is not an option when they are causing dead patches in the lawn and there is now a biological control which uses a parasitic nematode called Steinernema feltiae.
They are supplied under the trade name Nemasys Leatherjacket Killer and can be ordered by mail or online at any time, but will be delivered at the best time for use in September.
www.dgsgardening.btinternet.co.uk /leatherj.htm   (386 words)

  
 Yellow-finned Leatherjacket, Meuschenia trachylepis
A juvenile Yellow-finned Leatherjacket speared at a depth of 15m in a gutter on the south side of Bass Point, south of Sydney, New South Wales, February 1981.
The Yellow-finned Leatherjacket can be recognised by the the caudal fin pattern and the scribble-like markings on the sides of the body.
It is usually seen at depths of 10m to 40m on rocky or kelp-covered reefs from southern Queensland to eastern Victoria.
www.amonline.net.au /fishes/fishfacts/fish/mtrachy.htm   (204 words)

  
 Rough Leatherjacket, Scobinichthys granulatus
The Rough Leatherjacket has a compressed body, an acutely pointed snout and a small mouth.
It occurs in shallow temperate marine waters from southern Queensland, around the south of the country and north to the central coast of Western Australia.
A Rough Leatherjacket at a depth of 15m, "The Docks", Jervis Bay, New South Wales, March 2001.
pandora.nla.gov.au /pan/34941/20030429/www.austmus.gov.au/fishes/fishfacts/fish/sgranulatus.htm   (227 words)

  
 Crane fly   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The female abdomen also ends in a pointed ovipositor that looks like a sting, although functionally it is not so.
Adult crane flies feed on nectar or not at all, while their larvae, called leatherjackets, consume roots (such as those of turf grass in backyard lawns) and other vegetation, in some cases causing damage to plants.
Therefore the crane fly is occasionally considered a mild turf pest in some areas.
www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/crane_fly   (390 words)

  
 Parramatta River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Walsh Bay is good for luderick, bream and leatherjackets around the pylons, and bream around the boats.
Darling Harbour around the Pyrmont wharves is plenty of snapper, tailor and leatherjacket.
Wolseley St Wharf is another great spot for leatherjacket, tailor, bream and trevally.
www.marinews.com /exploring/exploring/maps/fm_parramattariv.html   (185 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Now, leatherjackets have little mouths and very sharp teeth, so I reckon we'll need some size 6 long-shanked hooks with a small gate.
Well, this is leatherjacket territory…got all the right gear.
We found all our rods, tackle and leatherjacket gear at Big W. Check out the great range of fishing gear at your nearest Big W store.
www.escapewithet.com /series4/summer12/story2.htm   (342 words)

  
 Wildlife of Sydney - Fact File - Fan-bellied Leatherjacket
The Fan-bellied Leatherjacket is easily recognised by the large skin flap on its belly and its concave snout.
It occurs at depths of 5-50 m in rocky and weedy areas but is also caught by trawlers in more open seabed areas.
It is often found in estuaries, near seagrass beds.
faunanet.gov.au /wos/factfile.cfm?Fact_ID=384   (59 words)

  
 Weedy / Prickly Leatherjacket / Leafy / Tasseled Filefish
Weedy / Prickly Leatherjacket / Leafy / Tasseled Filefish
They are slow movers, do not do well in aquariums with swift water movement, and have extremely abrasive skin.
They are sometimes called "leatherjackets" because of their skin texture.
www.saltcorner.com /sections/zoo/fish/filefishes/chaetoderma/Cpenicilligera.htm   (187 words)

  
 Nemasys® LJ biological leatherjacket control - treats upto 100m² from eDirectory.co.uk online shop   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Using nematode Steinernema feltiae, extensive tests have been run to demonstrate dramatic results in controlling this pest.
Application should be done late August through to the end of October when the leatherjackets are young and active in the soil.
When you start to see the adult crane fly (daddy-longlegs) in your garden (towards the end of August) you will know that in a few days they will be laying eggs.
www.edirectory.co.uk /pf/static/880/mi/044/p2254044.html   (118 words)

  
 Beaked Leatherjacket, Oxymonacanthus longirostris
The Beaked Leatherjacket has a long snout with a small upturned mouth.
Above and below: A Beaked Leatherjacket at a depth of 12m, Wishbone Reef, Great Detached Reef, far northern Great Barrier Reef, November 2001.
A Beaked Leatherjacket collected on the Mindoro Island, Philippine Islands expedition, May-June 2000.
pandora.nla.gov.au /pan/34941/20030429/www.austmus.gov.au/fishes/fishfacts/fish/olongir.htm   (177 words)

  
 Leatherjacket - Fishing Photos Batemans Bay NSW South Coast Australia
A handsome sixspined Leatherjacket - great fish to catch, easy to clean.
Watch out for that spike and beware their teeth - they really pack a bite.
Leatherjacket is commonly caught on fishing trips on the South Coast of NSW Australia.
www.batemans-bay-fishing.com.au /photos/leatherjacket.html   (205 words)

  
 Doyles Leatherjacket Recipes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
To make a fish stock, remove tails and heads from fish and place in pan with enough water to cover, with salt, basil and bay leaves.
Place the leatherjackets in a well-greased baking dish and sprinkle with shallots and celery.
Add mustard and pour the fish stock over.
www.doyles.com.au /doyles_leatherjacket_recipes.html   (116 words)

  
 Nemasysinfo.com
Welcome to nemasysinfo.com, the site dedicated to providing information about pest control using nematodes to remove your worst enemies in the garden - slugs, vine weevils, chafer grubs and leatherjackets.
Nematodes are renowned biological control products, which provide many benefits over traditional gardening chemicals and are a key ally for organic gardeners.
Nematodes are a key ally for organic gardeners.
www.nemasysinfo.com   (164 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Search Results - leatherjacket
Scientific classification: Filefish belong to the leatherjacket family, Balistidae, in the order Tetraodontiformes.
Triggerfish, compressed fish, member of the leatherjacket family.
How well did we match your search term?
encarta.msn.com /leatherjacket.html   (62 words)

  
 leatherjacket --> Definition from aiedu.com
1 : leatherjacket --> any of several brightly colored tropical filefishes (noun.animal)
2 : leatherjacket --> any of several New World tropical fishes having tiny embedded scales (noun.animal)
3 : leatherjacket --> tough-skinned larva of certain crane flies (noun.animal)
dict.aiedu.com /word/leatherjacket   (59 words)

  
 Master Lawn Maintenance, Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada
Each adult only lives for about a week, long enough to mate and for the female to lay up to 280 eggs, often on lawns.
The eggs hatch within 2 weeks into larvae called LEATHERJACKETS.
These feed on tender small roots through the fall and during warm periods in winter.
masterlawn.ca /info_leatherjacket.htm   (308 words)

  
 Leatherjacket: Leathercoat - Zapatero - Runner - Quiebra - Sauteur - World Fish Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Leatherjacket: Leathercoat - Zapatero - Runner - Quiebra - Sauteur - World Fish Encyclopedia
Also known as: Leathercoat - Zapatero - Runner - Quiebra - Sauteur
Bookmark this page for information on Leatherjacket
searchforsales.com /fish/Leatherjacket.html   (45 words)

  
 Banta, Indonesia - Falso pesce palla, Black-saddled filefish, Mimic leatherjacket, Paraluteres prionurus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Banta, Indonesia - Falso pesce palla, Black-saddled filefish, Mimic leatherjacket, Paraluteres prionurus
Falso pesce palla - Black-saddled filefish, Mimic leatherjacket
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web.genie.it /utenti/s/scubabob/Komodo/Fish/palla02.html   (31 words)

  
 SEAFDEC :: Training Department   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Others catch species such as Rainbow runners (Elagatis bipinnulatus), Dolphinfish (Corypheana hippurus) and Mackerel scad (Decapterus macarellus) were less than five percent of the total catch.
There was little quantity of by-catch species, such as Rough triggerfish (Canthidermis maculatus), Unicorn leatherjacket (Alutera monoceros), Longfin yellowtail (Seriola rivoliana), White-tongued crevalle (Uraspis helvora), Brassy chub (Kyphosus vaigiensis) and etc., hauled on board.
In table 2 shows percent composition of tunas caught by M.V.SEAFDEC from 1995-1998.
td.seafdec.org /Research/purseseine.php   (2330 words)

  
 Photo of Filefish or Leatherjacket (Monacanthidae) on Chek Jawa, Pulau Ubin, Singapore   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Photo of Filefish or Leatherjacket (Monacanthidae) on Chek Jawa, Pulau Ubin, Singapore
This filefish is bluish to match the surrounding blue sponges.
Filefishes also have tiny 'hairs' sticking out of their bodies to help break up the body outline.
www.wildsingapore.org /chekjawa/largfoto/g211cx.htm   (39 words)

  
 Filefish or Leatherjacket (Monacanthidae) on Chek Jawa, Pulau Ubin, Singapore
Filefish or Leatherjacket (Monacanthidae) on Chek Jawa, Pulau Ubin, Singapore
The Filefish or Leatherjacket is not designed for fast swimming, aside from a short burst of speed to escape predators.
It can change its colours to match its surroundings.
www.wildsingapore.com /chekjawa/text/g211.htm   (316 words)

  
 Reef Leatherjacket
The Reef Leatherjacket is light green with light-blue lines and blotches all over.
The ventral flap has thin blue and yellow lines.
This page was last updated on 21/01/04 Disclaimer
www.sea-ex.com /fishphotos/Reefleather.htm   (136 words)

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