Description
Also known as Cowfish, Honeycomb Cowfish, Trunkfish.
Found singly close to crevices, holes, ledges and in seagrass beds, over clear water coral and rocky reefs.
They feed on benthic invertebrates.
Length - 48cm
Depth - 3-50m
Widespread Eastern Atlantic, 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/4286
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