Yellow boxfish
📖 Overview
Inhabit lagoon and semi-sheltered seaward reefs. Juveniles often among Acropora corals . Benthopelagic . Solitary . Juveniles expatriating to subtropical zone from the pelagic larval stage. Small juveniles secretive in narrow crevices . Feed primarily on algae with a compliment of microorganisms, invertebrates, mollusks, sponges , sand dwelling polychaetes, crustaceans, foraminiferans, and fishes .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9. Caudal fin rays 10. Juveniles bright yellow with black spots; the spots decrease proportionately and the bright yellow becomes a dirty mustard with growth; large adults become bluish with yellowish seams between the plates. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellow boxfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Occurs in harems consisting of single males and 2-4 females .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 280 m , usually 1 - 50 m . Tropical; 30°N - 32°S East Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
algae with a compliment of microorganisms, invertebrates, mollusks, sponges (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Yellow boxfish.
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