Species
Horseshoe Leatherjacket
Meuschenia hippocrepis
Tier 3Eating9/10light tackleNSWVICSAWATAS
0 waypoints30–50 cm (max 65 cm) typical
Overview: about horseshoe leatherjacket
Large striking southern Australian leatherjacket, with a distinctive black horseshoe marking. Found around southern reef in 5-50 m. Excellent eating once skinned.
Biology: Horseshoe Leatherjacket size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Reef
- Typical size
- 30–50 cm (max 65 cm)
- Weight
- 0.5–2 kg
- Depth range
- 2–60 m
- Diet
- invertebrates, weed
- Global range
- Southern Australia
How to target: Horseshoe Leatherjacket angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small baits on reef
- berleyed drifts
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