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[edit] Longhorn Cowfish Scientific Name (Lactoria cornuta) Max. Size: (20 inches wild, 12 inches, aquarium) Tank Size: (125 or larger for an adult) Aggression: (peaceful, but usually intolerant of its own species) Hardiness: (sensitive to water quality and rather shy feeders) Reef-Safe: (may pick at tubeworms) Available as captive-bred: (no)

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Physical Description

(These fish are covered by a rigid body plate except for the lips and caudal peduncle/tailfin. Large horny projections grow above the eyes and under the caudal fin. They are typically yellow with blue to white spots. Weak swimmers.)

Distribution

(Indo-Pacific)

Taxonomic Stuff you know you Care About

• Family: (Ostraciidae)

• Genus: (Lactoria)

• Species: (cornuta)

Behavior

(Generally peaceful, except to members of their own species. Quickly become hand-tame for feeding.)

Feeding

(Algae and crustaceans, brine shrimp are taken readliy in the aquarium, as are most meaty frozen foods.)

Breeding

(not known in captivity)

Social Structure

(solitary)

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Additional Notes

If stressed or attacked, may release poison into the aquarium. Do not keep with aggressive fish or cleaner gobies

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