Boxfish
Lactoria cornuta
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 46.0 cm |
| 生息水深 | 1-100m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs, estuaries
水質タイプ
Saltwater
生息水深
1-100m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies) |
| 科 | Ostraciidae (Boxfishes) |
| 種 | Lactoria cornuta |
よくある質問
How big does Boxfish get?
Boxfish can grow up to 46.0 cm long.
Where is Boxfish found?
Coral reefs, estuaries
What family does Boxfish belong to?
Boxfish (Lactoria cornuta) belongs to the family Ostraciidae (Boxfishes) in the order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies).
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