Longhorn Cowfish, Lactoria cornuta

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Updated 4/2/2020

Family Ostraciidae

INDO-PACIFIC

Lactoria cornuta

Alofau, Tutuila, American Samoa, 3 feet

Juvenile

LONGHORN COWFISH

Uncommon in murky areas with soft bottom at any depth. Attains 18 inches. Red Sea to Japan and French Polynesia, excluding Hawai'i.