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Whitespotted boxfish
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A species of boxfish (Ostraciidae) that has poisonous mucus. Colors of individuals vary between both females and males, along with juveniles and adults. The fish in the image is a juvenile.

Scientific name Ostracion meleagris
English name Whitespotted boxfish

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