Spotted Boxfish
Ostracion meleagris
Adult spotted boxfish inhabit clear tropical coral reefs and lagoons, usually moving slowly around coral heads and sandy patches. They feed on small bottom-dwelling invertebrates, algae, and sponges picked from the substrate. Their fused bony plates form a hard boxlike carapace, and stressed individuals can release toxic skin secretions into the water.
- Type
- Water / Venom
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Spotted Boxfish