Whitespotted boxfish (Ostracion meleagris) couple. The male is the upper fish. This fish inhabits coral reefs in the tropical Indo-Pacific region. It can reach a length of around 25 centimetres and feeds on sponges,molluscs,sea squirts and worms. When threatened it can release a poison called ostracitoxin,which can kill nearby fish and other animals. This is of particular concern for aquarists who keep the fish as a pet,as a stressed or dying boxfish will often release the toxin,which can wipe out the entire tank. Photographed off Sulawesi,Indonesia | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Douwma, Georgette |
Taille de l’image : | 4700 px × 3078 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |