Fishing for Horn-nosed boxfish

Ostracion rhinorhynchos

The horn-nosed boxfish is a small, distinctive fish characterized by its hexagonal, bony plates and a prominent horn-like structure on its snout. It typically measures around 6 inches in length and weighs up to 1 pound. Inhabiting coral reefs, it feeds on algae, small invertebrates, and detritus. This solitary species is known for its slow, deliberate swimming. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Venomous

Source: Fishbase

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