Shaw's Cowfish
Aracana aurita
- Group: Boxfish
- Typical depth: 10–200 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small boxfish cased in a rigid, bony shell, the cowfish moves slowly over deeper rocky reefs and estuary bottoms by fanning its fins. Its body is patterned in bright lines, and short horns project above its eyes.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Aracanidae › Aracana
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279676.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shaw's Cowfish live?
- The Shaw's Cowfish (Aracana aurita) is typically found at 10–200 m.
- Is the Shaw's Cowfish dangerous to divers?
- The Shaw's Cowfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shaw's Cowfish get?
- The Shaw's Cowfish grows to about 20 cm.