Longhorn Cowfish [Lactoria cornuta]
Description
The Longhorn Cowfish is instantly recognizable thanks to its horn-like projections and dramatic, sculpted look. Divers often encounter it near coral heads or rocky areas, where it may hover or slowly browse along the reef, blending in until it turns and reveals its striking profile.
Where To See Longhorn Cowfish
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 |
Lactoria
Lactoria
|
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