Boxfish - Black
05600
Puffer Box Cows
Boxfish - Black
Ostracion meleagris
Care:
ExpertDiet:
OmnivorousLight:
MediumPlace of origin:
Western Indian OceanBoxfish - Black, Ostracion meleagris, is a species of boxfish found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is found on reefs at depths of from 1 to 30 metres. Males are blackish on the back with white spots, and have bluish sides with bright yellowish bands and spots. Females and juveniles are dark brown to blackish with white spots. Length of 25 centimetres.
The curious juvenile Ostracion Meleagris, displaying the
typical black and white pattern that will change into a beautiful yellow and
blue color (in case of being a male). They love TMC Gamma Frozen Mysis and
Krill pacifica and display a very outgoing behavior.
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