Fishing for Honeycomb cowfish

Acanthostracion polygonium

The honeycomb cowfish is a distinctive marine fish known for its hexagonal, honeycomb-like pattern. It typically inhabits coral reefs and seagrass beds in warm, shallow waters. Reaching up to 18 inches in length and weighing around 3 pounds, it feeds on small invertebrates. This species exhibits slow, deliberate swimming and relies on its bony armor for protection. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

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