Thornback cowfish
Blue spots spread all over the body.
| Scientific name | Lactioria fornasini |
| English name | Thornback cowfish |
| Japanese name | Shimaumisuzume |
| Classification | Actinopterygii |
| Classification details | Tetraodontiformes Ostraciidae |
| Full length | about 20 cm. |
| Distribution | Widely distributed in the Indian and Pacific oceans. South of the Miura Peninsula in Japan. |
Characteristics
The puffer fish has beautiful blue spots that spread from orange to brown on its body. Some of the spots are small circles, while others are long and worm-eaten. A pair of spines protrude forward from between the eyes. It also has a spine on its back. The mouth is a little sharp. The iris is emerald green.
Ecology
Inhabits coastal reefs and coral reefs, and eats small bottom animals. act mostly alone. Like other boxfish, it cannot swim fast.
Habitat
Hayakawa beach at night
During night diving at Hayakawa Beach, I took a picture of him swimming near the seabed. As it was night time, it was relaxing. The blue pattern that stretched all over the body was beautiful.
Pictures
Introducing a picture of Thornback cowfish.
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