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Lactoria diaphana
round-belly cowfish
The Round-belly Cowfish, Lactoria diaphana, is yellowish to brown with dark markings. The body cross section is roughly square with convex sides. Cowfish have a pair of small "horns" on the head. Juveniles are bright yellow with black spots. |
| Distribution |
widespread tropical Indo-Pacific |
| Max size |
30cms |
| Family |
Ostraciidae - tropical boxfishes |
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