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Honeycomb cowfish

Acanthostracion polygonius

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Fun Facts

Honeycomb cowfish have cone shaped teeth.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Honeycomb cowfish

Size:

The average length of a honeycomb cowfish is 9.8 inches (25.0 centimeters).

Diet:

Honeycomb cowfish eat shrimp, sponges and other marine invertebrates.

Range & Habitat:

These fish inhabit coral reefs in waters with high clarity throughout the western Atlantic Ocean, Gulf and Caribbean Sea.

Details:

The honeycomb cowfish’s body is yellow and white, lined with hexagons and dark spotting. These fish are not known for their speed but rely on their armor and slow, deliberate movements to avoid danger. Their bony outer “armor” and tiny horns near their eyes protect against predators.

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