Honeycomb Cowfish
| Name: | Honeycomb Cowfish |
| Scientific Name: | Acanthostracion polygonius |
| Family: | Boxfishes |
| Taxonomic: | Ostraciidae |
| ID Group: | Odd Shaped Swimmers |
| 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.