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Cowfish Collection

The cowfish, a fascinating creature found in the waters of Indonesia, is truly a sight to behold

Background imageCowfish Collection: Thornback cowfish (Lactoria fornasini). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Thornback cowfish (Lactoria fornasini). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageCowfish Collection: Longhorn cowfish (Lactoria cornuta) juvenile, swimming over seabed at night, Bitung

Longhorn cowfish (Lactoria cornuta) juvenile, swimming over seabed at night, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Molucca Sea

Background imageCowfish Collection: DDE-90024771

DDE-90024771
Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. Close-up of a cowfish, a primitive scaleless fish. Date: 19/05/2006

Background imageCowfish Collection: Illustration of Fish c. 1923 (litho)

Illustration of Fish c. 1923 (litho)
3090507 Illustration of Fish c.1923 (litho) by Millot, Adolphe Philippe (1857 - 1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adolphe Philippe Millot (1857 - 1921) was a French naturalist illustrator;

Background imageCowfish Collection: Seadragon and striped cowfish

Seadragon and striped cowfish
Common seadragon or weedy seadragon, Phyllopteryx taeniolatus and striped cowfish, Aracana aurita. (Superb dragon, Phyllopteryx foliatus, and ostracian)

Background imageCowfish Collection: John Dory, magpie perch, silver fish and butterfly lobster

John Dory, magpie perch, silver fish and butterfly lobster
John Dory, Zeus faber, magpie perch, Cheilodactylus nigripes, migratory silver fish, and butterfly lobster, Ibacus peronii

Background imageCowfish Collection: Trunkfish and longhorn cowfish

Trunkfish and longhorn cowfish
Smooth trunkfish, Rhinesomus triqueter 39, longhorn cowfish, Lactoria cornuta 40, and thornback trunkfish, Tetrosomus gibbosus 41

Background imageCowfish Collection: Longhorn cowfish, Lactoria cornuta

Longhorn cowfish, Lactoria cornuta (Ostracion cornutus). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig

Background imageCowfish Collection: Scrawled cowfish and longhorn cowfish

Scrawled cowfish and longhorn cowfish
Scrawled cowfish, Acanthostracion quadricornis 1, 2, and longhorn cowfish, Lactoria cornuta 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee Sr

Background imageCowfish Collection: Gurnard, needlefish, cowfish, herring and porcupinefish

Gurnard, needlefish, cowfish, herring and porcupinefish
Gurnard, Chelidonichthys species 1, needlefish, Belone belone 2, longhorn cowfish, Lactoria cornuta 3, herring, Clupea harengus 4, and few-spined porcupinefish, Chilomycterus reticulatus 5

Background imageCowfish Collection: Ostraciontes cowfish species

Ostraciontes cowfish species
Ostraciontes: Longhorn cowfish, Lactoria cornuta, scrawled cowfish, Acanthostracion quadricornis, striped cowfish, Aracana aurita, and humpback turret fish, Tetrosomus gibbosus

Background imageCowfish Collection: Electric eel, torpedo, batfish, cowfish and sargassum fish

Electric eel, torpedo, batfish, cowfish and sargassum fish
Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus 1, eyed electric ray, Torpedo torpedo 2, Brazilian batfish, Ogcocephalus vespertilio 3, longhorn cowfish, Lactoria cornuta 4, and sargassum fish

Background imageCowfish Collection: Scorpion fish, rat fish, cowfish and firefish

Scorpion fish, rat fish, cowfish and firefish
Red scorpion fish, Scorpaena scrofa 1, rat fish, Chimaera monstrosa 2, scrawled cowfish, Acanthostracion quadricornis 3, and broadbarred firefish, Pterois antennata 4

Background imageCowfish Collection: Picture No. 11675005

Picture No. 11675005
Longhorn Cowfish with long spines. Date:

Background imageCowfish Collection: Yellow boxfish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Yellow boxfish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus), North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageCowfish Collection: Ostracion cornutus (Lactoria cornuta)

Ostracion cornutus (Lactoria cornuta)
Plate 133 - Naturgeschichte der ausl䮤ischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch

Background imageCowfish Collection: Horned fish or longhorn cowfish, Lactoria cornuta

Horned fish or longhorn cowfish, Lactoria cornuta.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or

Background imageCowfish Collection: Shaw's cowfish, Arcana aurita, and triangular

Shaw's cowfish, Arcana aurita, and triangular boxfish, Tetrosomus concatenatus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830

Background imageCowfish Collection: Indonesia, Lembeh Strait. Close-up of juvenile cowfish

Indonesia, Lembeh Strait. Close-up of juvenile cowfish. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageCowfish Collection: Scrawled cowfish (Acanthostracion quadricornis)

Scrawled cowfish (Acanthostracion quadricornis)
illustration of a scrawled cowfish (Acanthostracion quadricornis)

Background imageCowfish Collection: The scrawled cowfish (ostracion quadricornis) and Doctorfish (Acanthurus chirurgus)

The scrawled cowfish (ostracion quadricornis) and Doctorfish (Acanthurus chirurgus)
Illustration engraving of the scrawled cowfish (ostracion quadricornis) and Doctorfish (Acanthurus chirurgus)

Background imageCowfish Collection: Picture No. 11675004

Picture No. 11675004
Longhorn Cowfish with long spines. Date:

Background imageCowfish Collection: A juvenile yellow boxfish swims above the seafloor

A juvenile yellow boxfish swims above the seafloor
A juvenile yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) swims above the seafloor near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle

Background imageCowfish Collection: Yellow and black spotted boxfish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Yellow and black spotted boxfish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Yellow and black spotted boxfish, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageCowfish Collection: Longhorn cowfish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Longhorn cowfish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Longhorn cowfish (Lactoria cornuta), Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Background imageCowfish Collection: Yellow boxfish -Ostracion cubicus-, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

Yellow boxfish -Ostracion cubicus-, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

Background imageCowfish Collection: Picture No. 11051722

Picture No. 11051722
Longhorn Cowfish / Trunk Fish tropical shallow coastal waters and reefs Indo-Pacific Date:

Background imageCowfish Collection: Thornback Cowfish (Lactoria fornasini) adult, swimming head-on, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi

Thornback Cowfish (Lactoria fornasini) adult, swimming head-on, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Background imageCowfish Collection: Front view of Cowfish

Front view of Cowfish

Background imageCowfish Collection: Long-horned Cowfish (Lactoria cornuta) adult, swimming at night, Ambon Island, Maluku Islands

Long-horned Cowfish (Lactoria cornuta) adult, swimming at night, Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Background imageCowfish Collection: Striped Cowfish, Australian and northern New Zealand coastal waters

Striped Cowfish, Australian and northern New Zealand coastal waters
PM-10607 Striped Cowfish, Australian and northern New Zealand coastal waters. Aracana aurita Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageCowfish Collection: Ornate Cowfish, south Australian coasts

Ornate Cowfish, south Australian coasts
PM-10601 Ornate Cowfish, south Australian coasts. Aracana ornata Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageCowfish Collection: Longhorn Cowfish. Reefs in Indo-Pacific and Red sea

Longhorn Cowfish. Reefs in Indo-Pacific and Red sea
PM-10163 Longhorn Cowfish Reefs in Indo-Pacific and Red Sea Lactoria cornuta Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway


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The cowfish, a fascinating creature found in the waters of Indonesia, is truly a sight to behold. From the Thornback cowfish with its unique thorny appearance to the Longhorn cowfish swimming gracefully over the seabed at night, these species never fail to captivate our attention. In an old lithograph from 1923, we see a beautifully illustrated fish that resembles the cowfish, showcasing its timeless allure. The Seadragon and striped cowfish add even more intrigue to this underwater world. But it's not just about their appearances; these fish are part of a diverse ecosystem. Swimming alongside them are other remarkable creatures like John Dory, magpie perch, silver fish, and butterfly lobster. Together they create a mesmerizing dance of colors and shapes beneath the waves. The Trunkfish and longhorn cowfish showcase their distinct features side by side – one with its box-like body and another with its elongated horns. It's incredible how nature can produce such variety within one species. Scrawled cowfish and longhorn cowfish join forces in their own unique way as well. Their patterns blend seamlessly into their surroundings as they navigate through coral reefs with ease. Gurnard, needlefish, herring, porcupine fish – all coexist harmoniously alongside these captivating creatures. Each playing their part in maintaining balance within this vibrant aquatic community. Let us not forget about the Ostraciontes species either. With their striking colors and intricate patterns adorning their bodies like works of art - they bring an extra touch of beauty to this already enchanting world. And amidst all this diversity swims some unlikely companions - electric eels generating shocks undersea while batfish glide effortlessly above them. Torpedo rays stealthily make their way through the depths while sargassum fish find solace among floating seaweed beds. The world beneath our oceans holds countless wonders waiting to be discovered.