Acanthostracion quadricornis

Trunkfishes

  • Scrawled cowfish
  • Horn-Kofferfisch
  • Atlantische koffervis
  • Poisson coffre taureau gribouillé
  • Torito azul

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in seagrass among algae or phanerogams.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 30 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 55 cm
  • The animal feeds mainly on small invertebrates that it gleans on the seafloor.
  • The animal can show variable colouring
  • The animal changes colour like a chameleon

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!