Juvenile yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus). This fish inhabits coral reefs in the tropical Indo- Pacific region. It has bony hexagonal plates under its skin and a toxic mucus to protect it from predators. It feeds mainly on algae,but also takes molluscs,sponges and crustaceans. It can reach a length of up to 45 centimetres. Photographed in Tulamben,Bali,Indonesia | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Oldfield, Matthew |
Taille de l’image : | 2645 px × 3968 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |