Longhorn Cowfish (species: Lactoria cornuta) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Lactoria cornuta
Longhorn Cowfish


©Dennis Polack: Longhorn Cowfish (Lactoria cornuta)

©Drow male: Longhorn Cowfish (Lactoria cornuta)

©Lyle Vail: Lactoria cornuta at Lizard Island (20 Feb 2016)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Tetraodontiformes
Family Ostraciidae
Genus Lactoria
Species Lactoria cornuta
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 46 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • From 18 m to 100 m

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Inhabit inshore on coastal muddy or sandy habitats in still bays, and commonly found in harbours and estuaries. Small juveniles on protected shallow mudflats. Found in weedy areas near rocks or reefs. Juveniles often near river mouths and in brackish water (FishBase).

Local abundance

  • Lizard Island: Rarely seen

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References

  • Allen and M.V. Erdmann, G.R. (2012). Reef fishes of the East Indies. Volumes I-III in: Reef fishes of the East Indies. Tropical Reef Research, Perth, Australia. LIRS catalog number 90162.