The Western smooth boxfish is a small, robust marine fish known for its distinctive boxy shape and smooth skin. It typically measures up to 10 inches and weighs around 1.5 pounds. Inhabiting rocky reefs and seagrass beds, it feeds on algae and small invertebrates. This solitary species exhibits slow, deliberate movements and is often found in temperate waters. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Western smooth boxfish
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