Florent's Guide To The

French Polynesia

Thornback Cowfish
Thornback Cowfish
Scientific Name: Lactoria fornasini
Family: Ostraciidae
Category: Boxfishes
Size: Up to 18 in. (46 cm)  
Depth: 3-150 ft. (1-45 m)
Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Hawaii, French Polynesia

Odd-Shaped Swimmers
Boxfishes

Thornback Cowfish

Yellow Boxfish (Juvenile)

Yellow Boxfish (Intermediate Adult)

Yellow Boxfish (Adult)

Spotted Boxfish (Male)

Spotted Boxfish (Female)

Longhorn Cowfish



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