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Honeycomb Cowfish Sep 10, 2017. Buddy&#039;s Reef dive site, Bonaire.<br /> This is a close-up made by my husband.<br /> This unusual reef fish has an armor of heavy hexagonal scales covering much of its body, and an elongated caudal peduncle (tail stem) with rounded fins. It has a small, puckered mouth and tiny &#039;horns&#039; over its eyes, with a sloped face and pronounced forehead, giving it its bovine name. <br /> <a href="https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/fish/discover/species-profiles/acanthostracion-polygonius/" rel="nofollow">https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/fish/discover/species-profiles/acanthostracion-polygonius/</a> Acanthostracion polygonius,Caribbean Netherlands,Geotagged,Honeycomb cowfish,Summer Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Honeycomb Cowfish

Sep 10, 2017. Buddy's Reef dive site, Bonaire.
This is a close-up made by my husband.
This unusual reef fish has an armor of heavy hexagonal scales covering much of its body, and an elongated caudal peduncle (tail stem) with rounded fins. It has a small, puckered mouth and tiny 'horns' over its eyes, with a sloped face and pronounced forehead, giving it its bovine name.
https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/fish/discover/species-profiles/acanthostracion-polygonius/

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Please pass on compliments to your husband and that our community here is tremendously enjoying the explorations of both of you! Posted 7 years ago
    1. View Patomarazul's profile
      Patomarazul
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      Thanks Ferdy, (;-)) Posted 7 years ago

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The Honeycomb cowfish

The honeycomb cowfish, "Acanthostracion polygonius", belongs to the Ostraciidae family and is closely related to boxfish and trunkfish.

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

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Uploaded Dec 29, 2017. Captured Sep 10, 2017 20:34 in Buddy Dive Resort, Kralendijk, Caribbean Netherlands.
country flag of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Explore Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba 263 203 0
  • DC1400
  • f/3.4
  • 1/221s
  • ISO200
  • 8.3mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.