Cowfish For Sale
The longhorn cowfish or horned boxfish lactoria cornuta is a variety of boxfish recognizable by its long horns that protrude from the front of its head rather like those of a cow or bull.
Cowfish for sale. White spotted boxfish 17 99 select options. The body is tan to yellow and covered with white and blue dots and is occasionally referred to as the yellow boxfish. Camel cowfish tetrasomus gibbosus.
Boxfish and cowfish boxfish and cowfish are very similar both have a skeleton which is fused to a solid structure and both are peaceful. They are a resident of the indo pacific region and can grow up to 20 inches long. Cubicus boxfish ostracion cubicus box fish.
Though in its juvenile stage the horns are yet not developed. This fish is a variety of boxfish with characteristic horns protruding from its head resembling a bull or cow. The lines on the side of the face of both male and female shaw s cowfish are more or less horizontal whereas those of the closely related ornate cowfish are more angled.
Longhorn cowfish lactoria cornuta the cowfish is a desirable fish to hobbyists due to its comedic look and its ability to adapt well to the aquarium environment. Long horned cowfish for sale 4less. Lactoria cornuta is also known as the longhorn cowfish yellow boxfish or polka dot cowfish.
Although it is very rare for them to use this venom it could result in loss of all your fish. Both can secrete noxious venom if harassed. Subscribe to sales and exclusive offers.
It is important not to house them with aggressive tank mates. Longhorn cowfish lactoria cornuta long horn cow fish. The long horned cowfish nbsp.
Yellow boxfish 24 99 select options. Longhorn cowfish or horned boxfish 39 99 select options. Sign up to receive amazing deals via email.
Juveniles of this species mainly occur in brackish water and then migrate to straight saltwater upon maturing. While badly suited to the home aquarium the longhorn cowfish or horned boxfish is becoming increasingly popular as a pet. Top care facts for the long horned cowfish lactoria cornuta care level.
Honeycomb cowfish posted by michael wallin on 7th dec 2019 had a bit of a scare since the larger of the 2 cowfish had a leaking bag and arrived with very little water in it 039 s bag but after a few hours it fully recovered and has been very active. However the longhorn is not to be confused with ostracion cubicus commonly called the yellow or polka dot boxfish in the wild it is not uncommon to see a 20 specimen while in. Male ornate cowfish also have a distinct hump on the snout.
