Also known as Cowfish, Spotted Trunkfish, Trunkfish
Also known as Cowfish, Spotted Trunkfish, Trunkfish.
Found singly or in small schools, foraging for food, over sandy areas of coral reefs.
They feed on benthic invertebrates.
Length - 47cm
Depth - 4-50m
Widespread Western Atlantic, Caribbean
The bodies of Boxfish are covered in a toxic mucus which can be released when stressed. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/1109
Heads up! Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Smooth Trunkfish (Juvenile). Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!
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