Ostracion cubicus

Trunkfishes

  • Yellow boxfish
  • Gelbbrauner Kofferfisch
  • Geelbruine koffervis
  • Poisson-coffre jaune
  • Pez cofre amarillo
  • Pesce scatola giallo

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 50 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

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

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 45 cm
  • The animal is a grazer of algae.
  • Diet : Algae -
  • The animal is a protogynous transsexual

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.