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Spotted Trunkfish

Lactophrys bicaudalis

Description:

Trunkfish are protected by a bony outer surface that acts as body armor and includes two sharp spines guarding their rear fins. The rigid outer structure helps protect spotted trunkfish from predators, but they are poor swimmers because of their rigidity and bulky shape. At maturity they average 15 to 30 cm (6 to 12 in) in length.

Habitat:

Ranguana Cay, Belize

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joanbstanley
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joanbstanley

Belize

Spotted on Oct 17, 2013
Submitted on Nov 26, 2013

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