Island cowfish
📖 Overview
Island cowfish (Acanthostracion notacanthus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Ostraciidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 50 cm. It occurs at depths between 3 and 25 metres. With a trophic level of 2.4, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Island cowfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Island cowfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 3 - 25 m , usually ? - 10 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Hogfish · Island Boxfish · Island Cowfish |
| 🏳️Catalan | Vaqueta oceànica |
| 🌍CES | havýš ostrovní |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | kuusiolosserokala |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Peixe-cofre-insular |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Cofre Isleño |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lactophrys notacanthus | Bleeker | 1863 | Synonym |
| Ostracion notacanthus | Bleeker | 1863 | Synonym |
| Ostracion quadricornis notacanthus | Bleeker | 1863 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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