Author: (Tilesius, 1809)
FBname: Hairfinned leatherjacket
Remark: This speces is valid according to several authors in CofF (ver. 11 May 2022).
Comments: Inhabits weedy and sandy areas of coastal reefs (Ref. 9710).  Found on open muddy substrates from shallow estuaries to deep offshore.  Males elongate with age (Ref. 48637).  Monogamous (Ref. 52884).