Shaw's Cowfish (male teen)

Aracana aurita

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

50 m

Description

Aracana aurita is a species of boxfish native to the Eastern Indian Ocean. The species was first described by George Shaw in 1798. It is carnivorous and exposes prey in the benthic zone by blowing a jet of water onto sediment. Other names: Striped Cowfish or Shaw's Boxfish. Description It has a compact... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Australia West Australia South Busselton Australia

Colors

white

brown

yellow

orange

green

blue

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Edible

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Poisonous

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Social Behaviour

Solitary

Danger to human

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Venomous

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