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Scientific NameAracana Aurita. (George Shaw - 1798)
Common NameShaw's Cowfish - Striped cowfish - Striped boxfish
LocationEagle Hawk Neck - Tasmania - Australia
Diving CenterEagle Hawk Dive Centre
LensOLYMPUS 14-42 mm.
HousingOLYMPUS
StrobesSea and Sea
Date Shot2012-12-11
Camera MakeOLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Camera ModelE-PL3
White BalanceManual white balance
Exposure Time1/60
Aperture FNumberf/8.0
ISO Speed Rating400
Focal Length29/1
Settings
RemarksFound singly on coastal reefs and deep estuaries but usually in very deep water of the oceans. Depth - 10-200 m. The bodies of Boxfish are covered in a toxic mucus which can be released when stressed. The species is sexually dimorphic. Females and juveniles are pale orange to brown with irregular brown and white lines, while males bright orange with blue lines and spots.