Longhorn Cowfish and Similar Species
Lactoria cornuta
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Thornback Cowfish
Lactoria fornasini
Key differences: Lactoria fornasini has a single, prominent spine above each eye and a more pronounced dorsal ridge, lacking the two distinct forward-pointing horns of L. cornuta. Its body is also more compressed laterally.
Spiny Boxfish
Ostracion aculeatum
Key differences: Ostracion aculeatum lacks the prominent horns of Lactoria species, instead having numerous small spines scattered over its carapace. Its body is more cuboid.
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