Safety note: Handle with care; may produce toxins when stressed.
The Smooth Trunkfish has a distinctive boxy shape and a smooth, hard exterior that provides protection from predators. A memorable fact is that it can produce a toxic substance when threatened.
Habitat
Coral reefs and seagrass beds.
Diet
Carnivorous, feeding on crustaceans and small fish.
How common
Uncommon
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