Whitespotted Boxfish

This species displays differences between male and female. The Male is known as the Blue Boxfish and is attractively marked with rust colored spots on a bright blue body. The female, is more subdued but still striking with it’s white spots and black body coloration.

Common Name(s): Whitespotted Boxfish, Spotted Boxfish, Blue Boxfish (male), Black Boxfish (female)
Scientific/Other Name(s) : Ostracion meleagris, Ostracion camurum, Ostracion clippertonense
Origin : Central Pacific, Hawaii
Natural Habitat : Reef crests and rocky slopes
Care Level : Expert Only
Density : sg 1.020-1.025
Temperature : 76 - 84 degrees
Maximum Size: 10"
Minimum Tank Size: 100 gallons
Reef Safe: With Caution
Feeding Requirements: large chunks of meaty foods including krill, raw table shrimp, squid, clam and mussel
Temperament / Behavior: Peaceful

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