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Humpback boxfish

Anoplocapros lenticularis

Biology

This fish is endemic to the temperate waters of southern Australia. It is fairly common throughout its range, which includes some marine protected areas.

It is a discrete species that lives close to the bottom between 10 m and 220 m depth. It feeds on small invertebrates such as crustaceans.

Like all boxfish, this species has a carapace under its skin made up of bony plates covering its entire body.

In case of danger, the White-barred boxfish can release a toxin that is dangerous for other fish.

Indo-Pacific region

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