Honeycomb Cowfish

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.