Black Boxfish
Ostracion Meleagris
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Ostracion Meleagris
Other names
Ornate Boxfish, Spotted Boxfish, Whitespotted Boxfish
Size
Up to 25 cm (9.8 in)
Weight
Under a kilo (2.2 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal waters, coral reefs in surge zones, reef crests & slopes
Depth Range
