3,091 observationsLeast Concern
Smooth Trunkfish
Lactophrys triqueter
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Tetraodontiformes βΊFamily: Ostraciidae βΊGenus: Lactophrys
About
Lactophrys triqueter also known as the smooth trunkfish, is a species of boxfish found on and near reefs in the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and subtropical parts of the western Atlantic Ocean.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Smooth Trunkfish is Lactophrys triqueter.
- The Smooth Trunkfish has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Smooth Trunkfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Smooth Trunkfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Smooth Trunkfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Smooth Trunkfish belongs to the order Tetraodontiformes.
- Smooth Trunkfish belongs to the family Ostraciidae.
- Smooth Trunkfish belongs to the genus Lactophrys.