Boxfish
The Vibrant, Box-Shaped Reef Fish
Diving with boxfish is always a treat, as their uniquely shaped bodies and bold coloration bring excitement to any coral reef. Boxfish, also commonly known as cowfish or trunkfish, include 23 species of square, bony fish in the Ostraciidae family. They are clearly identifiable by their rigid, box-shaped bodies. Most species are also covered in spots or hexagonal shapes, and many have horn-like projections from the tops of their heads.
Boxfish live on shallow reefs in the tropical waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific oceans worldwide. Keep your eyes on the lookout for boxfish hovering about the reef. Some boxfish species can be pretty small and harder to spot; however, some can grow up to 50 cm (20in). To find out where you can go diving with boxfish, explore the dive site map below.
Popular dive sites
Big Fish Wall
23 Logged dives • 20 Sightings Starts with a sandy coral slope, then turns into a wall at 40 to 50 meters. Best dived in moderate current, right shoulder to the reef. Often the dive is finished on the reef top at Big Fish Country or in the channel.Indonesia
Ibel D’Orange
11 Logged dives • 6 Sightings 5 Menit dengan kapal dari pulau Tinabo Besar Taman Nasional Taka Bonerate Selayar, pinnacle, entri 18 meter, kedalaman max 32 meter. soft corals dan hard coralsIndonesia
Dibba Bay North
14 Logged dives • 6 Sightings Dibba Bay site located to the north of the Dibba port of Oman, just 5 min away. It’s a nice combination of rocks and sandy slopes with a coral garden. An easy dive site with shallow waters; great for beginners and students; also good for Snorkeling and Night Night Diving. Depth: 3–12 meters.Oman
Ras Sarkan
34 Logged dives • 12 Sightings Ras Sarkan is the southern mouth of Habalayn Bay. It is a wall combined with slopes with some beautiful hard and soft corals. Depth: 10–40 meters. REMARKS: There might be some current especially at the corner. Also, beware of local speedboats since it’s a busy area. Use SMB and stay close to the wall.Oman
