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Ostracion cubicus
This boxfish got its name from the bright yellow color it sports as a juvenile; upon reaching adulthood, it will change to a more somber bluish color. Also known as Cube Trunkfish, Polka-dot Boxfish and Black-spotted Boxfish. Juvenile boxfish feed primarily on algae, but will also eat sponges, mollusks and invertebrates.
Very secretive and shy, juvenile boxfish are found very close to narrow crevices. Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region.
It's quite a challenge to take pictures of boxfish, because they're so elusive. I got lucky this time when this one ducked into what turned out to be a shallow crevice.
Spotted on Jul 13, 2012
Submitted on Jul 15, 2012
3 Comments
Awsome looking fish
Nice pic
Super cool love this guys :)