The Smooth boxfish (Anoplocapros inermis) is a saltwater fish of the family Aracanidae that grows up to 37 cm.
Description
The smooth boxfish is a boxfish from the eastern Indian Ocean, endemic along southern Australia. The species grows to about 37 cm and has an angular body encased in a hard, bony carapace; males are often blue-grey with yellow, females and juveniles yellowish-brown with dark spots. It lives on rocky and sandy bottoms of the coastal shelf into deeper water and eats small bottom invertebrates. Because of its rigid carapace it swims slowly with sculling fins. The fish is harmless to humans and is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Smooth boxfish?
The Smooth boxfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly yellow-gold and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Smooth boxfish live?
The Smooth boxfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Smooth boxfish get?
The Smooth boxfish grows to a maximum of about 37 cm.
Is the Smooth boxfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Smooth boxfish is harmless to humans.
Is the Smooth boxfish edible?
The Smooth boxfish is rarely eaten.
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