Did you know that this fish can excrete a toxin to deter predators?
This charismatic fish is a member of the boxfish family, and is easily recognizable by its long horns that protrude from the front of its head.
This fish displays a unique behavior of blowing into the sand of the ocean floor to uncover buried food items, such as small worms.
Learn more about the longhorn cowfish
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