Ostracion cyanurus Rüppell, 1828
Bluetail trunkfish
Ostracion cyanurus
photo by Field, R.

Family:  Ostraciidae (Boxfishes)
Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to the Persian Gulf.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits areas of moderate coral growth (Ref. 9710). Solitary and found close to shelter (Ref. 9710).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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