Rhynchostracion cf nasus (Bloch, 1785)
Shortnose boxfish, 30.0cm

These appear to show young specimens of R. nasus, although the major visible difference between them and the very similar Ostracion rhinorhynchos is the more prominent middorsal ridge, which seems reduced in these juveniles. We saw these at various sites around Anilao.

Created 25 July 2023

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