Longhorn Cowfish Lactoria cornuta
Lactoria cornuta
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 46 cm
- Min Tank
- 300 L
- Lifespan
- 10
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful but toxic when severely stressed.
About
Lactoria cornuta — the longhorn cowfish — is a distinctive curiosity with a rigid box-shaped body and long horn-like projections above its eyes. It is an omnivore that picks at substrate looking for small invertebrates. The cowfish can release a toxic mucus (ostracitoxin) when severely stressed, which can kill tankmates and even itself in an enclosed system. FOWLR tanks only; not reef-safe. Best kept alone or with very peaceful, robust tankmates.
Care Guide
FOWLR only. WARNING: Releases toxins when severely stressed — avoid shipping with others. Feed: meaty foods, mysis. Slow swimmer — do not keep with boisterous fish.
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