Jeffords, Jeffrey

boxfish_3

Ostracion cubicus

From this view, the cubic shape of the same juvenile yellow boxfish is most apparent. Faint outlines of the hexagonally-shaped, fused bony plates are also visible.

About this image

Identification
Ostracion cubicus (Boxy)
Location

Luzon Island, Philippines

Contributors
Jeffrey N. Jeffords
photographer copyright holder identification
Subjects
Subject Live Animal
Type Photo
Anatomy coloration/patterning disruptive coloration (spots/stripes)
Behaviors locomotion swimming
Life Stages and Gender juvenile

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To cite this page: Jeffords, J. 2004. "boxfish_3.jpg" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed {%B %d, %Y} at https://animaldiversity.org/collections/contributors/jeffrey_jeffords/fish/boxfish_3/

Last updated: 2004-35-14 / Generated: 2025-09-15 02:00

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