Author: (Linnaeus, 1758)
FBname: Scrawled cowfish
Comments: Found in shallow water down to about 80 m, mainly in seagrass beds (Ref. 3696).  Feeds on sessile invertebrates such as tunicates, gorgonians and anemones, as well as on slow-moving crustaceans, sponges (Ref. 3696), hermit crabs and marine plants (Ref. 13442).  Oviparous (Ref. 205).  Considered an excellent food fish; marketed fresh (Ref. 3696).