Horned Boxfish
The Horned Boxfish or Longhorn Cowfish (Lactoria cornuta) is a member of the Ostraciidae family, in the genus of Lactoria. This species is found around the Indo-Pacific region, tropical waters of The Atlantic, the Red Sea, Korean peninsula and Japan.
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Horned Boxfish
Lactoria cornuta
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish, Triggerfish, & Filefish) |
| Family: | Ostraciidae (Ostraciidae) |
| Genus: | Lactoria (Lactoria) |
| Species: | Lactoria cornuta |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 20 centimetres |
No Troubles Just Bubbles' divers who recently saw Horned Boxfish
Tanja
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Diving from boat:
MV Bavaria
Trip destinations:
Similan Islands
When:
Jan 2023
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