Spotted Trunkfish
Lactophrys bicaudalis
- Group: Boxfish
- Typical depth: 3 to 50 m
- Max size: 48 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Encased in a bony box of fused plates, the spotted trunkfish drifts over clear reefs and pokes under ledges for molluscs, urchins, crustaceans and other small prey. When alarmed it can release a toxin into the water strong enough to kill nearby fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Ostraciidae › Lactophrys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275874.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted Trunkfish live?
- The Spotted Trunkfish (Lactophrys bicaudalis) is typically found at 3 to 50 m.
- Is the Spotted Trunkfish dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted Trunkfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted Trunkfish get?
- The Spotted Trunkfish grows to about 48 cm.