Longhorn Cowfish (Lactoria cornuta) | Preserved Fish Specimen | Real Longhorn Boxfish

Longhorn Cowfish (Lactoria cornuta) – Preserved Fish Specimen

The Longhorn Cowfish (Lactoria cornuta), also known as the Longhorn Boxfish, is a distinctive marine fish recognized for its rigid box-shaped body and prominent horn-like projections extending from the front of its head and rear of its body. Native to the tropical Indo-Pacific region, this unusual species inhabits coral reefs, lagoons, seagrass beds, and sandy coastal waters, where it feeds on small invertebrates and algae.

This professionally preserved specimen showcases the fish's unique body shape, natural coloration, and remarkable horn-like structures. Carefully preserved to maintain its authentic appearance, it is an exceptional addition to marine biology collections, educational displays, museums, curiosity cabinets, and natural history collections.

Each specimen is individually prepared, making every fish a unique representation of one of the ocean's most extraordinary reef inhabitants.

Features

• Genuine Longhorn Cowfish (Lactoria cornuta) specimen
• Also known as the Longhorn Boxfish
• Professionally preserved for long-term display
• Displays natural coloration, rigid body structure, and distinctive horns
• Excellent for marine biology education, scientific reference, museums, and collectors
• Perfect for natural history collections and educational exhibits
• Each specimen is unique, with natural variations in size, coloration, horn length, and markings

Specifications

• Common Name: Longhorn Cowfish
• Also Known As: Longhorn Boxfish
• Scientific Name: Lactoria cornuta
• Condition: Preserved Specimen
• Habitat: Coral reefs, lagoons, seagrass beds, and shallow tropical marine waters
• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Actinopterygii
• Order: Tetraodontiformes
• Family: Ostraciidae

Please Note

This is a genuine natural specimen. Every preserved Longhorn Cowfish is unique, and slight variations in size, coloration, horn shape, and markings are natural characteristics that enhance the authenticity of each specimen.

Please ensure you are familiar with your country's import regulations before purchasing preserved wildlife specimens.