Author: Linnaeus, 1758
FBname: Yellow boxfish
Remark: Siimilar species:<i>Ostracion immaculatum</i> (Ref. 3141).
Comments: Inhabit lagoon and semi-sheltered seaward reefs.  Juveniles often among <i>Acropora</i> corals (Ref. 9710).  Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302).  Solitary (Ref. 5503).  Juveniles expatriating to subtropical zone from the pelagic larval stage.  Small juveniles secretive in narrow crevices (Ref. 48637).  Feed primarily on algae with a compliment of microorganisms, invertebrates, mollusks, sponges (Ref. 5503), sand dwelling polychaetes, crustaceans, foraminiferans, and fishes (Ref. 37816).