Honeycomb Cowfish
Acanthostracion polygonium
- Group: Boxfish
- Typical depth: 3–80 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Its body is encased in a rigid bony box with two short horns above the eyes, leaving only the fins and tail free to move. The honeycomb cowfish browses sponges, soft corals, tunicates and shrimp around clear coral reefs, and its flesh can carry ciguatera.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Ostraciidae › Acanthostracion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1577312.
FAQ
- How deep does the Honeycomb Cowfish live?
- The Honeycomb Cowfish (Acanthostracion polygonium) is typically found at 3–80 m.
- Is the Honeycomb Cowfish dangerous to divers?
- The Honeycomb Cowfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Honeycomb Cowfish get?
- The Honeycomb Cowfish grows to about 50 cm.