Honeycomb Cowfish

| Name: | Honeycomb Cowfish |
| Scientific Name: | Acanthostracion polygonium |
| Synonym: | Acanthostracion polygonius |
| Family: | Boxfishes |
| Scientific Family: | Ostraciidae |
| Source: | WoRMS AphiaID 1577312 |
| Size: | 7 - 15 in. |
| Depth Range: | On the reef (10 – 60 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen often |
This Cowfish has a honeycomb pattern covering its body and sharp spines above its eyes. Its colors range from blue and green to yellow and brown. Juveniles have an orange body with dark spots.
The Honeycomb Cowfish is somewhat wary and often swims away when approached by divers.