Lactoria fornasini, like other cowfishes and boxfishes, is a slow swimmer that propels itself by a sculling action of the dorsal and anal fins, and uses the caudal fin to move faster. It appears to be rare in the Maldives.
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size
Max. 23 cm
color
Light brown with blue spots or narrow irregular blue bands. Fins pale.
This species is often spotted in sandy, weedy, or rubble-filled areas with scattered corals, usually at depths of up to 30 meters. It can be seen alone or in pairs.
distinctive characters
This species is commonly found on sand, rubble, or weedy areas with patchy corals at depths of around 30 meters. It is usually seen alone or in pairs.