Reticulate boxfish
📖 Overview
Inhabits clear coastal reefs in rich invertebrate habitat on shallow crests or upper zone of slopes to about 15 meters depth . Solitary or in pairs . Relatively uncommon inhabitant of coral rich areas of seaward reefs. Sexually dimorphic .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9. : short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Reticulate boxfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Reticulate boxfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Reticulate boxfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 20 m . Tropical; 19°N - 12°S north to the Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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