Fin's Fish Guide
The Solor boxfish (Ostracion solorensis) is a fish of the family Ostraciidae that grows up to 12 cm.
Description
The Solor boxfish is a boxfish (Ostraciidae) from reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 12 cm and has a hard, box-shaped armour of fused bony plates from which only the fins, mouth and tail protrude, with a dark blue with white spots in males, black with white spots in females pattern. Swimming slowly with fluttering fins it blasts invertebrates out of the sand with a jet of water. Under strong stress it can release a toxin into the water that is harmful to other fish; on contact it is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Solor boxfish?
The Solor boxfish is mainly blue.
Where does the Solor boxfish live?
The Solor boxfish is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Solor boxfish get?
The Solor boxfish grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.
Is the Solor boxfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Solor boxfish is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Ostracion
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