Boxfish

Boxfish are a unique group of fish known for their distinctive box-like shape and bright colors. They belong to the family Ostraciidae and are found in tropical and subtropical oceans around the world. Boxfish are generally peaceful but can be territorial. They are not reef-safe as they may nibble on corals and invertebrates. When stressed, boxfish can release a toxin called ostracitoxin, which can be harmful to other tank inhabitants. They require a diet rich in variety, including marine algae, small crustaceans, and quality pellet or frozen foods. Boxfish are better suited for fish-only or species-specific tanks with plenty of hiding places and room to swim.

1. 
   Common name: Island cowfish

   Scientific name: Acanthostracion notacanthus
2. 
   Common name: Trunkfish

   Scientific name: Acanthostracion polygonius
3. 
   Common name: Trunkfish

   Scientific name: Acanthostracion quadricornis
4. 
   Common name: Striped cowfish

   Scientific name: Aracana aurita
5. 
   Common name: Tasselled leatherjacket

   Scientific name: Chaetodermis penicilligerus
6. 
   Common name: Birdbeak burrfish

   Scientific name: Cyclichthys orbicularis
7. 
   Common name: Trunkfish

   Scientific name: Lactophrys bicaudalis
8. 
   Common name: Buffalo trunkfish

   Scientific name: Lactophrys trigonus
9. 
   Common name: Longhorn cowfish

   Scientific name: Lactoria cornuta
10. 
    Common name: Transparent boxfish

    Scientific name: Lactoria diaphana
11. 
    Common name: Thornback cowfish

    Scientific name: Lactoria fornasini
12. 
    Common name: Yellow boxfish

    Scientific name: Ostracion cubicus
13. 
    Common name: Bluetail trunkfish

    Scientific name: Ostracion cyanurus
14. 
    Common name: bluespotted boxfish

    Scientific name: Ostracion immaculatus
15. 
    Common name: Whitespotted boxfish

    Scientific name: Ostracion meleagris
16. 
    Common name: Horn-nosed boxfish

    Scientific name: Ostracion rhinorhynchos
17. 
    Common name: Reticulate boxfish

    Scientific name: Ostracion solorensis
18. Common name: Roughskin trunkfish

    Scientific name: Ostracion trachys
19. 
    Common name: Whitley's box

    Scientific name: Ostracion whitleyi
20. Common name: Andaman Mimic Filefish

    Scientific name: Paraluteres arqat
21. 
    Common name: Mimic filefish

    Scientific name: Paraluteres prionurus
22. 
    Common name: Shortnose boxfish

    Scientific name: Rhynchostracion nasus
23. Common name: common decorator crab

    Scientific name: Schizophrys aspera