Spotted Boxfish [Ostracion meleagris]
Description
With its rounded, boxy shape and bold spotting, the Spotted Boxfish is a favorite for underwater photographers. Divers commonly see it gliding along reef slopes or near seagrass and rubble, where it moves with a deliberate, unhurried rhythm.
Where To See Spotted Boxfish
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
|
| Order |
Pufferfish & relatives
Tetraodontiformes
|
| Family |
Boxfishes
Ostraciidae
|
| Genus |
Ostracion
Ostracion
|
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