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Yellow boxfish
Ostracion cubicus
The yellow boxfish is a striking marine fish recognized for its bright yellow, box-shaped body adorned with small black spots. Native to coral and rocky reefs in the Indo-Pacific, juveniles are particularly vibrant while adults may dull slightly in color as they age. This specie…
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- Despite their clumsy appearance, yellow boxfish are surprisingly agile swimmers thanks to their specialized fin movement.
- Yellow boxfish can secrete a toxic substance called ostracitoxin when threatened. Their unique shape and coloration make them popular in the aquarium trade. Juveniles are much more vividly colored than adults.
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