| Naming | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parika scaber |
| Alternative Name(s) | Creamfish, Smooth Leatherjacket, Velvet Leatherjacket |
| Maori Name(s) | Kokiri |
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Typical Length | 250 - 350mm |
| Typical Weight | |
| Physical Description | The Leatherjacket has a tough leathery skin and a distinctive retractable dorsal spine, which can give the appearance of unicorn style horn. |
| Location / Habitat | Leatherjacket are found right around coastal New Zealand up to depths of 100m. You will have the most luck locating this species in rocky and reefy areas. |
| Eating | |
|---|---|
| Information | Perhaps underrated as an eating fish, the Leatherjacket makes for delicious eating, with it’s white flesh leading to the frequent commercial name of Creamfish. |
| Leatherjacket Recipes | |