Yellow Boxfish
Ostracion Cubicus
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameOstracion Cubicus
Other namesBlue Spotted Boxfish, Cubed Boxfish, Cubical Boxfish, Polka Dot Boxfish, Yellow Trunkfish
SizeUp to 45 cm (17.7 in)
WeightUp to a kilo (2.2 lb)
FamilyBoxfish/Cowfish / Ostraciidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, inshore & offshore reefs
