Ostraciidae

longhorn cowfish

Lactoria cornuta

Two long horns on forehead

• Tropical
• Transcontinental
• Indian Ocean
• Pacific Ocean
• Africa
• East Asia
• Deep-bodied
• Medium
• Tropical fish

The longhorn cowfish (Lactoria cornuta), also called the horned boxfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Ostraciidae, the boxfish. This species is recognizable by its long horns that protrude from the front of its head, rather like those of a cow or bull. They are a resident of the Indo-Pacific region and can grow up to 50 cm (20 in) long.