Solor (Reticulate) boxfish (male), Ostracion solorensisWe took an underwater photography trip to the Philippines in December 2016. We returned in November 2024.
Boxfish are square bony fish related to pufferfish and filefish. Their hexagonal plate-like scales are fused together into a solid, triangular or box-like carapace. They swim in a rowing manner.
Solor (Reticulate) boxfish (male), Ostracion solorensis
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