Yellow boxfish Profile

The Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) is a small, brightly colored marine fish, primarily yellow in hue, often with blue spots or lines. It has a distinctive box-shaped body due to its carapace, making it easily recognizable. This species is native to the Indo-Pacific region, inhabiting coral and rocky reefs. In the aquarium hobby, the Yellow boxfish is known and appreciated for its unique appearance and vivid coloration, but its care requires knowledge due to its potential to release toxins when stressed.