Black Boxfish
Ostracion Meleagris
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameOstracion Meleagris
Other namesOrnate Boxfish, Spotted Boxfish, Whitespotted Boxfish
SizeUp to 25 cm (9.8 in)
WeightUnder a kilo (2.2 lb)
FamilyBoxfish/Cowfish / Ostraciidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, coral reefs in surge zones, reef crests & slopes
