Ornate Cowfish
Aracana Ornata
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameAracana Ornata
Other namesOrnate Boxfish
SizeUp to 15 cm (5.9 in)
WeightA few grams
FamilyBoxfish/Cowfish / Ostraciidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, bays, harbours, lagoons near seagrass beds
