Spiny Boxfish

Lactoria diaphana (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

Spiny Boxfish is a fish species recorded in South African waters. Its current IUCN Red List conservation status is Least Concern, with a population trend reported as Unknown. This profile is part of EcoAquatic's open conservation dataset for South African aquatic species.

Scientific nameLactoria diaphana
Common nameSpiny Boxfish
IUCN statusLeastConcern (Least Concern)
Population trendUnknown
Class—
OrderTetraodontiformes
FamilyOstraciidae
GenusLactoria
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