lactophrys

• Lactophrys ist eine Gattung von Meeresfischen aus der Familie der Kofferfische (Ostraciidae), die durch ihren kastenförmigen, von Knochenplatten umschlossenen Körper gekennzeichnet sind.

A genus of fish belonging to the family Ostraciidae, commonly known as boxfishes or trunkfishes.

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1. Genus of boxfishC2formalscientific

   A genus of fish in the family Ostraciidae, commonly known as boxfish, characterized by a hard, box-like carapace.

   Gattung der Kofferfische

   • The Lactophrys genus includes species like the smooth trunkfish.
   • Lactophrys fish are known for their hexagonal plate-like scales.
   • Marine biologists study Lactophrys to understand their unique defense mechanisms.