Ostracion trachys

Randall, 1975

Roughskin Trunkfish

Range: Western Indian Ocean: Mauritius and Reunion.

Size: 5 inches (11 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits holes and crevices in rocky seaward reefs and usually found at depths between 50 – 100 feet (15 – 30 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.