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Thornback Cowfish - Lactoria fornasini Lactoria fornasini are called Cowfish for the 2 &#039;horns they have on top of their head and Thornback for the &#039;thorn/spine&#039; on its back. Am not sure, but the blue markings probably is its sign to indicate that it is poisonous, if eaten.<br /> <br /> They are small in size, usually around 8-10 cm. Cowfish,Geotagged,Lactoria fornasini,Philippines,Summer,Thornback cowfish,cebu,malapascua Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Thornback Cowfish - Lactoria fornasini

Lactoria fornasini are called Cowfish for the 2 'horns they have on top of their head and Thornback for the 'thorn/spine' on its back. Am not sure, but the blue markings probably is its sign to indicate that it is poisonous, if eaten.

They are small in size, usually around 8-10 cm.

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The Thornback cowfish

"Lactioria fornasini", the thornback cowfish, is a poisonous species of boxfish found throughout the Indo-Pacific from East Africa to Rapa Island. It can grow to 23 cm in length.

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Similar species: Box, Puffer And Trigger Fishes
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Aug 13, 2016. Captured Jul 4, 2016 14:11 in Unnamed Road, Daanbantayan, Cebu, Philippines.
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  • TG-4
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 18mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.