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!