White-Barred Boxfish (Anoplocapros lenticularis)
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White-Barred Boxfish
White-Barred Boxfish
Anoplocapros lenticularis
284 Litres (75 US G.)
22.9-25.4cm (9-10 ")
8.2 - 8.5
15.6-20°C (60 -68 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
4-6 years
Family
Aracanidae
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Contents
Additional names
- White-Barred Boxfish, Humpback Boxfish, Smooth Boxfish, Red Boxfish, Flame Boxfish
Additional scientific names
- Ostracion lenticularis, Acerana grayi, Anoplocapros gibbosus
Sexing[edit]
- These fish are sexually dichromatic, males are orange with white markings while females are orange with black and white markings.
Environment specifics[edit]
- These fish are difficult to keep. They are sub-tropical fish and will suffer and not last long at even low tropical temperatures. It is said they are difficult to keep at over 16.1°C (61°F) .
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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