Roughskin trunkfish (Ostracion trachys)

Scientific name: Ostracion trachys Randall, 1975

Roughskin trunkfish (Ostracion trachys)

The Roughskin trunkfish (Ostracion trachys) is a marine fish of the family Ostraciidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Mauritius and Reunion.

Biology

A secretive species found in holes and crevices in rocky seaward reefs.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Ostracion trachys
Family
Ostraciidae (Boxfishes)
Order
Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and Filefishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
11.0
Depth range
15–30 m (49–98 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 15 - 30 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Mauritius and Reunion.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Fec assumed to be > 10,000)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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