Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Pacific Reefs

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)

Solor Boxfish (Male)

Solor Boxfish (Female)

Shortnose Boxfish

Longhorn Cowfish



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