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Ostracion cyanurus Rüppell, 1828 Bluetail trunkfish |
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photo by
Field, R. |
| Family: | Ostraciidae (Boxfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to the Persian Gulf. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits areas of moderate coral growth (Ref. 9710). Solitary and found close to shelter (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||