Ostracion meleagris (Guinea fowl)

The Ostracion Meleagris fish, also known as white dots or tiger boxes box, is a tropical fish that lives in the warm waters of the Atlantic and Indian oceans. It is a relatively small fish, generally the size of one hand, although some specimens can reach up to 30 cm in length.

The body of the ostracion meleagris fish is cubic and compact, which gives it the appearance of a box. His skin is covered with small hard scales, giving it a rough texture. Its color generally varies between white, gray and brown, with black and white dots irregularly distributed over the whole body.

The meleagris ostracion fish has a single dorsal fin and short pectoral and pelvic fins. His mouth is small and bordered with hooks -shaped teeth, allowing it to chew and grind food. The white dots box fish is an opportunistic predator that mainly feeds on small fish, crustaceans and molluscs.

The ostracion meleagris fish has the ability to swell your body by inspiring water, which allows it to become bigger and more difficult to eat for predators. This defense technique is also used to impress other fish and to make their way in congested seabed.

The white dots box is a lonely fish that spends most of its time hiding in coral reefs and rocky anfracuities. It can also be found in shallow waters and protected lagoons. The Ostracion Meleagris fish is an important animal for the marine ecosystem because it helps maintain the balance of populations by feeding on smaller fish and eliminating unwanted algae and molluscs.

Due to its attractive size and color, the Meleagris Ostracion fish is often captured to be sold as a pet. However, it can be difficult to keep in captivity and requires a well -equipped aquarium and attentive care to prosper.