Smooth Trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter)

Also known as Cowfish, Spotted Trunkfish, Trunkfish

Description

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

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