Jeffords, Jeffrey

cowfish

Lactoria cornuta

This is commonly known as a Long-Horned Cowfish (Lactoria cornuta). Because they are such slow swimmers cowfish are easily caught by hand, making a grunting noise when captured. Their bodies are very stiff, since their scales are fused together to form a solid shell which covers almost the entire body. This one was photographed in about 20 feet of water on a night dive.

About this image

Identification
Lactoria cornuta (Trunkfish)
Location

Anilao, Luzon Island, Philippines

Contributors
Jeffrey N. Jeffords
photographer copyright holder identification
Subjects
Subject Live Animal
Type Photo
Anatomy coloration/patterning disruptive coloration (spots/stripes)
Anatomy body parts eyes
Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature
Anatomy coloration/patterning cryptic

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