Honeycomb Cowfish and Similar Species
Acanthostracion polygonius
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Scrawled Cowfish
Acanthostracion quadricornis
Key differences: The Scrawled Cowfish has a pattern of irregular blue lines and spots (scrawls) over a yellowish-brown body, rather than the distinct honeycomb pattern of A. polygonius. It also typically has more prominent supraorbital horns.
Smooth Trunkfish
Lactophrys triqueter
Key differences: The Smooth Trunkfish has a smooth, dark body with white spots and lacks the honeycomb pattern. It also has a more triangular body shape in cross-section and lacks prominent horns.
Buffalo Trunkfish
Lactophrys trigonus
Key differences: The Buffalo Trunkfish is typically yellowish-brown with dark spots and blotches, but not the distinct honeycomb pattern. It also has a more triangular body and lacks prominent horns.
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