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Smooth Trunkfish
Lactophrys triqueter
The trunkfish belongs to a family of fish known as boxfish.
Their bodies are hard and triangular shaped. Modified scales
are formed into plates which act as body armor.
Roatan, Honduras |
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| Sea Facts:
The largest fish in the sea is
actually a shark. Whale sharks grow to 40 feet. In spite of
their size, they are harmless to humans and feed on plankton. |
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