2,063 observationsLeast Concern
Scrawled Cowfish
Acanthostracion quadricornis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Tetraodontiformes ›Family: Ostraciidae ›Genus: Acanthostracion
About
The scrawled cowfish, Acanthostracion quadricornis, is a cowfish in the family Ostraciidae. They range in size from 8-15 inches, with a maximum length of 18 inches, and can be found at depths between 6 and 80 feet. It is common to occasional in Florida and Bahamas; occasional to uncommon in the Caribbean. It may occur in the Gulf of Mexico, north to Massachusetts, Bermuda and south to Brazil in tropical and temperate waters.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Scrawled Cowfish is Acanthostracion quadricornis.
- Scrawled Cowfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Scrawled Cowfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Scrawled Cowfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Scrawled Cowfish belongs to the order Tetraodontiformes.
- Scrawled Cowfish belongs to the family Ostraciidae.
- Scrawled Cowfish belongs to the genus Acanthostracion.