The Yellow Boxfish is a distinctive, cube-shaped fish with a bright yellow coloration and black spots. Its unique shape and color make it easily recognizable in coral reef environments.
Habitat
Found in shallow waters around coral reefs.
Diet
Omnivorous, feeding on algae and small invertebrates.
How common
Uncommon
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