
Description
Acanthostracion polygonius belongs to the Ostraciidae family and is closely related to boxfish and trunkfish. Description The honeycomb cowfish has armor-like, hexagonal scales covering most of its body. It is named for its unique honeycomb-like pattern and "horns". This pattern helps the fish to blend in ... Read more in SeabookLocations
- Bermuda
- Caribbean Sea
- Gulf of Mexico
- Costa Rica
- Honduras East
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Colors
brown
grey
yellow
green
blue
Poisonous
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Coral reef
Conservation status
(LC) Least concern
Edible
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Solitary