Reticulate Boxfish is a type of boxfish found in the western Pacific Ocean. Some people keep it in aquariums.
However, this fish is not reef-safe as it can cause harm to reef inhabitants.
Reticulate Boxfish Interesting Facts
Found in the western Pacific Ocean, reticulate boxfish grow up to 4.7 inches (12 centimeters) long.
Although some people keep them in aquariums, they may cause problems for reef setups.
Reticulate Boxfish Habitat
Reticulate boxfish inhabits the Western Pacific region.
This fish is found on Christmas Island located in the eastern Indian Ocean and stretches from Indonesia to Fiji, and northward to the Philippines.
Water Temperature: | Unknown |
Water pH: | Unknown |
Water Hardness: | Unknown |
Reticulate Boxfish Physical Characteristics
Size: 4.7 inches (12 centimeters)
Reticulate boxfish grow up to 4.7 inches (12 centimeters) long.
This is measured using the standard length method, which measures from the tip of the snout to the end of the tail base.
Reticulate Boxfish Scientific Classification
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Tetraodontiformes |
Family: | Ostraciidae |
Genus: | Ostracion |
Scientific Name: | Ostracion solorensis |
Also Known As: | Reticulate Boxfish |
Conservation Status: | Unknown |