Family: |
Ostraciidae (Boxfishes) |
Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to the Persian Gulf. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits areas of moderate coral growth (Ref. 9710). Solitary and found close to shelter (Ref. 9710). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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