The triangular boxfish (Tetrosomus concatenatus) is a species of marine ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Ostraciidae, the boxfishes. The fishes in this genus are known as turretfishes, and they are found in the Indian and western Pacific Oceans.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Triangular Turretfish 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
- Tetrosomus reipublicae
- Lactoria diaphana
- Aracana ornata
- Tetrosomus gibbosus
- Acanthostracion quadricornis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Tetraodontiformes
- Family
- Ostraciidae
- Genus
- Tetrosomus
- Species
- Tetrosomus concatenatus
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