| Aspect: | Looks like a Cowfish (q.v.) at first sight, particularly those specimens boasting some of the latter's honeycomb pattern, but a close look reveals a) a larger size, b) no over-eye "horns", c) a very noticeable hump on the back, d) a longer tail fin root, and e) a dotted head and tail root (no lines there). |
| Population: | Less abundant than other box fishes. |
| Notable feature: | Prominent back hump. |
| Environment: | Around rock or coral boulders, relatively shallow waters (10 metres max). |
| Behaviour: | Difficult to approach closely. |
Last update: 22/10/15
Buffalo Trunkfish
- French designation: Poisson Coffre Buffle ou à Bosse
- Latin designation: Lactophrys trigonus
- Creole designation: -
- Size (cm): 40-50
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