Triangular Boxfish (Tetrosomus concatenatus)

Also known as Smallspine Turretfish, Triangular Turretfish, Trunkfish, Turretfish

Description

Also known as Smallspine Turretfish, Triangular Turretfish, Trunkfish, Turretfish.

Found singly, often close to large remote sponges, in seagrass beds and weedy bottoms, of muddy bays, estuaries, and coastal reefs.
They feed on benthic invertebrates.
Length - 30cm
Depth - 0-60m
Widespread Indo-West Pacific

The bodies of Boxfish are covered in a toxic mucus which can be released when stressed. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/8060

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