Lactophrys bicaudalis – Member of boxfish family. Suspected of secreting a poison.
Identifiers: Black spots on a white background. Including tail. Spine sticking out from lower rear end of body. No pelvic fin.
Habitat: Florida, Gulf of Mexico to Brazil, and Caribbean. Seagrass beds and coral reefs.
Average Lifespan: 6 to 12 years
Size: Up to 21 inches (53 cm)
Weight: –
Food: Omnivore
Possible viewing webcams in the Western Atlantic.
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