Trunkfish Collection

Natural History - Fish - Plectognathi
Vintage engraving of a Filefish, Coffer Fish, Hedgehog fish (Porcupinefish) and Oblong Sun-fish

Blue tropical reef fish composite image on black background, Blue triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus), Bicolour angelfish (Centropyge bicolor), Elongate surgeonfish (Acanthurus mata)

Yellow tropical reef fish composite image on black background, Falcula butterflyfish (Chaetodon falcula), Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus), Golden butterflyfish (Chaetodon semilarvatus)

Male Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) displaying, Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

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Spotted Trunkfish (Lactophrys bicaudalis), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean Date: 08/11/2011

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Spotted Trunkfish (Lactophrys bicaudalis), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean Date: 07/11/2007

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Spotted Trunkfish (Lactophrys bicaudalis), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean Date: 07/11/2007

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Smooth Trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean Date: 07/11/2007

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Smooth Trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean Date: 07/11/2007

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Smooth Trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean Date: 07/11/2007

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Spotted Trunkfish (Lactophrys bicaudalis), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean Date: 07/11/2007

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Smooth Trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean Date: 07/11/2007

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Smooth Trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean Date: 07/11/2007

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

Long-spine porcupinefish and smooth trunkfish
Long-spine porcupinefish, Diodon holocanthus (Diodon sex maculatus), and smooth trunkfish, Lactophrys triqueter (Ostracion triqueter)

Humpback turretfish 1, 2, and smooth trunkfish 3
Humpback turretfish, Tetrosomus gibbosus, 1, 2, and smooth trunkfish, Lactophrys triqueter 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Johann Christoph Keller from Georg Wolfgang

Puffer, globe and sunfish
Birdbeak burrfish, Cyclichthys orbicularis 1, sunfish, Mola mola 2, thornback trunkfish, Tetrosomus gibbosus 3, checkered puffer, Sphoeroides testudineus 4, and Fahaka pufferfish or globe fish

Electric Catfish, Bichir, Trunkfish (colour litho)
2817966 Electric Catfish, Bichir, Trunkfish (colour litho) by Kuhnert, Wilhelm (1865-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electric Catfish, Bichir, Trunkfish)

Electric Catfish, Bichir, Trunkfish, illustration from Wildlife of the World, c
3037066 Electric Catfish, Bichir, Trunkfish, illustration from Wildlife of the World, c.1910 (colour litho) by Weczerzick

Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) adult, Yap, Micronesia

Spotted Porcupinefish -Diodon hystrix-, Red Sea, Egypt

The Smooth Trunkfish (Lactophrys Triqueter) Is Common On Caribbean Reefs; Bonaire

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

Yellowmargin Triggerfish -Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus-, Palau

Acanthostracion quadricornis, or Four-Horned Trunkfish. Date: 1865

A Spotted Trunkfish, Key Largo, Florida
A Spotted Trunkfish (Lactophrys bilcaudalis) swims over an algae covered coral reef in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

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

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

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

Smooth Trunkfish, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A juvenile yellow boxfish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A juvenile yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) swims near a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its extremely high marine biodiversity

Smooth Trunkfish playing hide and seek, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

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

Masked puffer -Arothron diadematus-, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

Shortsnout Boxfish (Ostracion rhinorhynchos) adult, swimming, Alor Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Smooth trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter), and foureye butterflyfish (Chaetodon capistratus), St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

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"Discover the Fascinating Trunkfish: A Natural History of Plectognathi Fish" In the mesmerizing world of tropical reefs, a captivating group of fish known as trunkfish steals the spotlight. With their unique appearance and intriguing behaviors, these creatures from the Plectognathi family are truly remarkable. Imagine a stunning blue composite image against a black background, showcasing an ensemble of vibrant reef dwellers. Among them is the majestic blue triggerfish, with its bold colors and distinctive fin structure. Swimming gracefully alongside is the bicolour angelfish, flaunting its contrasting hues that create an enchanting sight. Adding to this underwater symphony is the elongate surgeonfish, adorned with striking patterns and equipped with sharp spines for protection. The yellowtail tang or surgeonfish also joins in on this aquatic dance, displaying its bright yellow body amidst a sea of corals. Shifting our focus to another breathtaking composite image featuring yellow tropical reef fish against a black backdrop reveals even more wonders beneath the waves. The falcula butterflyfish graces us with its elegant presence while swimming alongside it is the eye-catching yellow boxfish – resembling a floating cube painted in sunshine. The golden butterflyfish adds splashes of gold to this vibrant tableau as it glides through coral formations effortlessly. And who could forget about our beloved Red Sea clownfish? Its playful nature and iconic orange hue make it an instant favorite among divers and marine enthusiasts alike. These images - DDE-90027104, DDE-90027077, DDE-90027076, DDE-90027057, DDE-90027056, DDE-90027055, DDE-90027040, DDE-90027038, DDE-90027033 - serve as windows into an extraordinary realm where trunkfish thrive harmoniously amongst other magnificent species. As we delve deeper into their natural history and observe their behavior up close, we uncover the secrets behind their unique name.