Roughskin Trunkfish
Ostracion trachys
- Group: Boxfish
- Typical depth: 15–30 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
A boxy little trunkfish encased in bony plates, it keeps to holes and crevices in rocky seaward reefs. Secretive and slow, it reaches only about 11 centimetres. Like other boxfish it can release a toxin into the water when stressed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Ostraciidae › Ostracion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219913.
FAQ
- How deep does the Roughskin Trunkfish live?
- The Roughskin Trunkfish (Ostracion trachys) is typically found at 15–30 m.
- Is the Roughskin Trunkfish dangerous to divers?
- The Roughskin Trunkfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Roughskin Trunkfish get?
- The Roughskin Trunkfish grows to about 11 cm.