Shaw’s Cowfish
Aracana Aurita
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameAracana Aurita
Other namesPainted Boxfish, Southern Cowfish, Striped Cowfish
SizeUp to 25 cm (9.8 in)
WeightUnder a kilo
FamilyBoxfish/Cowfish / Ostraciidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, bays, harbours on rocky reefs and seagrass beds
