Honeycomb Cowfish

Acanthostracion polygonius. This species can reach a length of around 1.5 feet. They feed primarily on sponges, alcyonarians, tunicates, and shrimp. The cowfish contain horns their forehead, which is not seen in the Trunkfish. Cowfish and Trunkfish both have armor on their bodies that protects them from prey, but the armor impairs their swimming ability.

 

Nassau, Bahamas

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