Reticulate Boxfish
Ostracion solorense
- Group: Boxfish
- Typical depth: 1 to 20 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
Encased in a rigid bony box, the reticulate boxfish moves slowly over clear coastal reefs rich in invertebrates, alone or in pairs. Males and females differ in markings, and the fish can release a toxin into the water when stressed. It grows to about 12 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Ostraciidae › Ostracion
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278936.
FAQ
- How deep does the Reticulate Boxfish live?
- The Reticulate Boxfish (Ostracion solorense) is typically found at 1 to 20 m.
- Is the Reticulate Boxfish dangerous to divers?
- The Reticulate Boxfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Reticulate Boxfish get?
- The Reticulate Boxfish grows to about 12 cm.