Yellow boxfish
Yellow boxfish
Ostracion cubicus
Habitat
They live in warm coral reefs and lagoons, weaving slowly through complex underwater environments., tropical, and subtropical seas worldwide, often near the surface where plankton is abundant.
Quick Bio
Yellow boxfish are small reef fish with rigid, box-shaped bodies formed from fused bony plates. Their bright yellow coloration and angular shape make them easily recognizable in coral habitats.
Diet
They eat algae, small invertebrates, and bits of organic matter, picking carefully at surfaces.
Behavior
Instead of darting, boxfish swim with gentle fin movements, hovering and maneuvering with surprising precision.
Fun Fact
When stressed, some boxfish release a toxin from their skin that can poison surrounding fish — including themselves if they’re not careful.
Vibe
Cute, awkward, and quietly dangerous.
Quick Bio
Yellow boxfish are small reef fish with rigid, box-shaped bodies formed from fused bony plates. Their bright yellow coloration and angular shape make them easily recognizable in coral habitats.
Habitat
They live in warm coral reefs and lagoons, weaving slowly through complex underwater environments., tropical, and subtropical seas worldwide, often near the surface where plankton is abundant.
Diet
They eat algae, small invertebrates, and bits of organic matter, picking carefully at surfaces.
Behavior
Instead of darting, boxfish swim with gentle fin movements, hovering and maneuvering with surprising precision.
Fun Fact
When stressed, some boxfish release a toxin from their skin that can poison surrounding fish — including themselves if they’re not careful.
Vibe
Ancient, communal, and oddly gentle. Looks intimidating, behaves like a sleepy philosopher of the Arctic.
Quick Bio
Yellow boxfish are small reef fish with rigid, box-shaped bodies formed from fused bony plates. Their bright yellow coloration and angular shape make them easily recognizable in coral habitats.
Habitat
They live in warm coral reefs and lagoons, weaving slowly through complex underwater environments., tropical, and subtropical seas worldwide, often near the surface where plankton is abundant.
Diet
They eat algae, small invertebrates, and bits of organic matter, picking carefully at surfaces.
Behavior
Instead of darting, boxfish swim with gentle fin movements, hovering and maneuvering with surprising precision.
Fun Fact
When stressed, some boxfish release a toxin from their skin that can poison surrounding fish — including themselves if they’re not careful.
Vibe
Cute, awkward, and quietly dangerous.
Quiz time
How does the boxfish’s body shape help it?
How does the boxfish’s body shape help it?
How does the boxfish’s body shape help it?
