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The Cubicus Boxfish is also referred to as the Yellow Boxfish, Polka Dot Boxfish, or Cube Boxfish. The juvenile form is easily identifiable as having a yellow box-shaped body with brown spots. As an adult, the yellow will fade and become brown. The Cubicus Boxfish is sometimes confused with the Long...

The a uniquely shaped member of the Ostraciidae (boxfish) family, found on deep coastal slopes with muddy or silty substrates and sometimes in shallower seagrass beds. It feeds on benthic invertebrates and various algae, grows to a substantial size, and requires a very spacious fish-only aquarium. G...

Spotted Boxfish – Ostracion meleagrisThe Spotted Boxfish is a unique and eye-catching addition to marine aquariums, easily recognised by its distinctive box-shaped body and bold spotted patterning. Juveniles and females typically feature a dark body covered in white spots, while males display brig...

The inhabit the reefs of the Indo-Pacific, usually in the less turbid waters. The body is tan to yellow and covered with white and blue dots, and is occasionally referred to as the Yellow Boxfish; however, the Longhorn is not to be confused with stracion cubicus, commonly called the Yellow or Polka...