Other Saltwater
Spotted Boxfish
Ostracion meleagris
SaltwaterOstraciidaeNot Evaluated
About
The Spotted Boxfish is a small, cube-shaped fish easily identified by its vibrant coloration and numerous white spots. They are slow-moving and often found near reefs, grazing on algae and small invertebrates.
- Average size
- Up to 10 inches (25 cm)
- Colors
- Males are typically dark blue to black with white spots and yellow-orange markings on their sides. Females are dark brown to black with white spots.
- Diet
- Algae, small invertebrates, and benthic organisms
- Region
- Hawaii, Indo-Pacific region (not found in the continental US)