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Trunkfish

Lactophrys trigonus

(Linnaeus, 1758)

Trunkfish

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Summary

Saltwater fish, Boxfishes. The trunkfish is mainly in shallow water, over seagrass beds. The triangular-shaped carapace  is deeper than it is wide, with a pronounced mid-dorsal hump. There are two spines near the anal fin, but none over the eyes. Difficult to approach.

Characteristics

Size: 55 cm.
Colour: Vary between green brown blue and gray. Colourations and markings change.
Shape: The triangular-shaped carapace  is deeper than it is wide, with a pronounced mid-dorsal hump.

Habitat environment and ecology

Inhabits coral reefs. The trunkfish is mainly in shallow water, over seagrass beds.

Distribution range

BES-eilanden: St. Eustatius.

Author

[Marion Haarsma, feb. 2016]

Literature

- DeLoach, N., & Humann, P. (2002). Reef Fish Identification - Florida Caribbean Bahamas - 3th Edition. New World Publications, Inc.

Categorieën:

Soorten, Vissen

Commentaar

Trunkfish

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Diensten

Weekdieren (EU-Habitatrichtlijn)

Mariene soorten en ecologie

Contact

Stichting ANEMOON
Postbus 29
2120 AA Bennebroek

anemoon@cistron.nl

06-11442009

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