Ostraciidae Collection

Blue tropical reef fish composite image on black background, Blue triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus), Bicolour angelfish (Centropyge bicolor), Elongate surgeonfish (Acanthurus mata)

Yellow tropical reef fish composite image on black background, Falcula butterflyfish (Chaetodon falcula), Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus), Golden butterflyfish (Chaetodon semilarvatus)

Thornback cowfish (Lactoria fornasini). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Smooth trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter), portrait. Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean

Male Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) displaying, Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Longhorn cowfish (Lactoria cornuta) juvenile, swimming over seabed at night, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Molucca Sea

Smooth Trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter), with hard protective shell of fused scale secreting toxins, Dominica, Eastern Caribbean

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Juvenile Yellow Boxfish - Tampa Fufu dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

Vintage Print of a Scrawled Cowfish, 1922 (screen print)
3035777 Vintage Print of a Scrawled Cowfish, 1922 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage print of a colorful tropical scrawled cowfish (Acanthostracion quadricornis)

Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) adult, Yap, Micronesia

Bluehead Wrasse (Thalassoma bifasciatum) juvenile cleaning Smooth Trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter), Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve, Caribbean region, Mexico, May

Smooth trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter), portrait. Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean

The Smooth Trunkfish (Lactophrys Triqueter) Is Common On Caribbean Reefs; Bonaire

Ostracion nasus (Rhynchostracion nasus)
Plate 138 - Naturgeschichte der ausl䮤ischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch

Ostracion cornutus (Lactoria cornuta)
Plate 133 - Naturgeschichte der ausl䮤ischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch

A Spotted Trunkfish, Key Largo, Florida
A Spotted Trunkfish (Lactophrys bilcaudalis) swims over an algae covered coral reef in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

A juvenile yellow boxfish swims above the seafloor
A juvenile yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) swims above the seafloor near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle

Yellow and black spotted boxfish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Yellow and black spotted boxfish, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Longhorn cowfish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Longhorn cowfish (Lactoria cornuta), Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Smooth Trunkfish, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A juvenile yellow boxfish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A juvenile yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) swims near a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its extremely high marine biodiversity

Smooth Trunkfish playing hide and seek, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Yellow boxfish -Ostracion cubicus-, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

Thornback Cowfish (Lactoria fornasini) adult, swimming head-on, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Shortsnout Boxfish (Ostracion rhinorhynchos) adult, swimming, Alor Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Shortnose Boxfish (Rhynchostracion nasus) juvenile, close-up of head, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Spiny Boxfish

Animals, Fish, Bony Fish, Osteichthyes, Tetraodontiformes, Porcupinefish, Diodontidae, Spiny Boxfish
Spiny Boxfish (Chilomycterus spinosus), front view

Yellow Boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) juvenile, swimming in reef, Reta Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Yellow Boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) adult, close-up of head, swimming in reef at night, Wetar Island, Barat Daya Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku Province, Indonesia

Thornback cowfish, Lactoria fornasini, Sabang wreck, Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Philippines
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"Discover the Fascinating Ostraciidae: Colorful Gems of the Tropical Reefs" Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Ostraciidae, a family of mesmerizing reef fish that will leave you in awe. In this captivating composite image set against a black background, we witness the beauty and diversity of these enchanting creatures. The first image showcases a stunning blue tropical reef fish composition. Among them are the majestic Blue Triggerfish with its striking patterns, alongside the elegant Bicolour Angelfish and Elongate Surgeonfish. The Yellowtail Tang adds a splash of vivid yellow to this underwater tapestry. Moving on to another composite image, we encounter an array of yellow tropical reef fish against a dark backdrop. The Falcula Butterflyfish flaunts its intricate markings while swimming gracefully beside the charming Yellow Boxfish. The Golden Butterflyfish and Red Sea Clownfish complete this radiant ensemble. Venturing into Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, we come across the Thornback Cowfish—a peculiar creature adorned with spiky protrusions that add character to its appearance. Its unique features make it stand out amidst its surroundings. Next up is a portrait of the Smooth Trunkfish taken in Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean—an exquisite species boasting an intricate pattern on its body. This particular individual showcases its hard protective shell made from fused scales secreting toxins as defense mechanisms—nature's ingenious design at work. A juvenile Longhorn Cowfish takes center stage in our next scene as it gracefully swims over seabed at night in Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia's Molucca Sea—a breathtaking sight that reveals nature's nocturnal wonders. In Dominica's Eastern Caribbean waters lies another specimen—the Smooth Trunkfish—its vibrant colors contrasting beautifully against surrounding corals. Its tough exterior serves as armor against potential threats lurking beneath ocean waves.