Humpback Turretfish
Tetrosomus gibbosus
Also known as: Black-blotched Turretfish, Camel Cowfish, Camel-backed Cowfish, Camel-backed Turretfish, Cofferfish, Cowfish, Helmet Cowfish, Hovercraft Boxfish, Humpback Boxfish, Hunchback Boxfish, Hunchback Trunkfish, Hunchback Turretfish, Indo-Pacific Trunkfish, Pyramid Boxfish, Thornback, Thornback Boxfish, Thornback Trunkfish, Thorn-backed Boxfish, Trunkfish, Turretfish, Wild Trunkfish
- Black-blotched Turretfish
- Camel Cowfish
- Camel-backed Cowfish
- Camel-backed Turretfish
- Cofferfish
- Cowfish
- Helmet Cowfish
- Hovercraft Boxfish
- Humpback Boxfish
- Hunchback Boxfish
- Hunchback Trunkfish
- Hunchback Turretfish
- Indo-Pacific Trunkfish
- Pyramid Boxfish
- Thornback
- Thornback Boxfish
- Thornback Trunkfish
- Thorn-backed Boxfish
- Trunkfish
- Turretfish
- Wild Trunkfish
Overview
Found singly, on muddy, silty, rubble and seagrass areas, over shallow and deep slopes, of coastal and outer reefs.
Widespread Southeastern Mediterranean, Indo-West Pacific
The bodies of Boxfish are covered in a toxic mucus which can be released when stressed.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-West Pacific, Mediterranean
- Exact location · 2
- Country only · 2
Found singly, on muddy, silty, rubble and seagrass areas, over shallow and deep slopes, of coastal and outer reefs.
Adult photos 4
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