Horn-nose Boxfish

Ostracion rhinorhynchos

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Max Depth

50 m

Description

Ostracion rhinorhynchos is a species of boxfish. It was first described by Pieter Bleeker in 1851. It is found in the Indo-West Pacific, where it inhabits coral reefs and eats benthic invertebrates. Description Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 9. It has a large protuberance on the snout. Characterized further... Read more in Seabook

Locations

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Colors

white

black

brown

grey

blue

Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Edible

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Social Behaviour

Solitary

Venomous

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