Longhorn Cowfish
Lactoria cornuta
- Group: Boxfish
- Typical depth: 1–100 m
- Max size: 46 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Two forward pointing horns and a boxy armoured body make the longhorn cowfish unmistakable as it roots over muddy and sandy bottoms in still bays, harbours and estuaries. It feeds on bottom invertebrates, and its flesh can carry ciguatera.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Ostraciidae › Lactoria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219904.
FAQ
- How deep does the Longhorn Cowfish live?
- The Longhorn Cowfish (Lactoria cornuta) is typically found at 1–100 m.
- Is the Longhorn Cowfish dangerous to divers?
- The Longhorn Cowfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Longhorn Cowfish get?
- The Longhorn Cowfish grows to about 46 cm.