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The longhorn cowfish (Lactoria cornuta), also called the horned boxfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Ostraciidae, the boxfish. This species is recognizable by its long horns that protrude from the front of its head, rather like those of a cow or bull. They are a resident of the Indo-Pacific region and can grow up to 50 cm (20 in) long.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Longhorn Cowfish being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Lactoria fornasini
- Lactophrys trigonus
- Lactoria diaphana
- Tetrosomus gibbosus
- Tetrosomus reipublicae
- Ostracion immaculatum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Tetraodontiformes
- Family
- Ostraciidae
- Genus
- Lactoria
- Species
- Lactoria cornuta
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