Saltcorner
By Bob Goemans
By Bob Goemans
Not Reef Tank Suitable
Likely Fish-Only Tank Suitable
Range: Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to the Persian Gulf.
Size: 6 inches (15 cm)
Natural Environment: Inhabits coral growth areas and usually found at depths between 3 – 150 feet (1 – 45 m) where it feeds on algae, benthic invertebrates and small fishes.
General Husbandry: Not collected for the trade.
Taxonomy:
Order: Tetraodontiformes
Suborder: Tetraodontoidei
Family: Ostraciidae
Genus: Ostracion
FYI: Shown here for identification only.
When excited or threatened can release a toxin (ostracitoxin) that may kill other fish.
