{"id":186303,"date":"2022-07-18T11:10:11","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:10:11","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:10:11","slug":"are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/","title":{"rendered":"Are cowfish spikes poisonous?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#Are_cowfish_spikes_poisonous\" title=\"Are cowfish spikes poisonous?\">Are cowfish spikes poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#Are_all_cowfish_poisonous\" title=\"Are all cowfish poisonous?\">Are all cowfish poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#Can_you_eat_cowfish\" title=\"Can you eat cowfish?\">Can you eat cowfish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#Are_cowfish_reef_safe\" title=\"Are cowfish reef safe?\">Are cowfish reef safe?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#Are_cowfish_spines_poisonous\" title=\"Are cowfish spines poisonous?\">Are cowfish spines poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#Is_a_cowfish_reef_safe\" title=\"Is a cowfish reef safe?\">Is a cowfish reef safe?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#Why_do_cowfish_have_horns\" title=\"Why do cowfish have horns?\">Why do cowfish have horns?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#Are_cowfish_and_boxfish_the_same\" title=\"Are cowfish and boxfish the same?\">Are cowfish and boxfish the same?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#Are_cowfish_poisonous_to_humans\" title=\"Are cowfish poisonous to humans?\">Are cowfish poisonous to humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#What_does_cowfish_taste_like\" title=\"What does cowfish taste like?\">What does cowfish taste like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#How_do_you_cook_cowfish\" title=\"How do you cook cowfish?\">How do you cook cowfish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#Do_cowfish_live_in_coral_reefs\" title=\"Do cowfish live in coral reefs?\">Do cowfish live in coral reefs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#What_fish_can_live_with_cowfish\" title=\"What fish can live with cowfish?\">What fish can live with cowfish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#Are_cowfish_saltwater_fish\" title=\"Are cowfish saltwater fish?\">Are cowfish saltwater fish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#How_big_of_a_tank_does_a_cowfish_need\" title=\"How big of a tank does a cowfish need?\">How big of a tank does a cowfish need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#Is_cowfish_edible\" title=\"Is cowfish edible?\">Is cowfish edible?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#Will_cow_fish_eat_coral\" title=\"Will cow fish eat coral?\">Will cow fish eat coral?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#What_fish_are_compatible_with_cowfish\" title=\"What fish are compatible with cowfish?\">What fish are compatible with cowfish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#How_do_cowfish_defend_themselves\" title=\"How do cowfish defend themselves?\">How do cowfish defend themselves?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#Do_any_fish_have_horns\" title=\"Do any fish have horns?\">Do any fish have horns?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#Why_is_it_called_cowfish\" title=\"Why is it called cowfish?\">Why is it called cowfish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#Is_a_cowfish_a_boxfish\" title=\"Is a cowfish a boxfish?\">Is a cowfish a boxfish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#Is_a_trunkfish_a_boxfish\" title=\"Is a trunkfish a boxfish?\">Is a trunkfish a boxfish?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#How_many_species_of_boxfish_are_there\" title=\"How many species of boxfish are there?\">How many species of boxfish are there?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-cowfish-spikes-poisonous\/#Can_boxfish_be_eaten\" title=\"Can boxfish be eaten?\">Can boxfish be eaten?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cowfish_spikes_poisonous\"><\/span>Are cowfish spikes poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The thornback cowfish (Lactoria fornasini), is a poisonous species of boxfish found throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific from East Africa to the Bass Islands (French Polynesia). It can grow to a maximum length of 23 cm (9 in).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_all_cowfish_poisonous\"><\/span>Are all cowfish poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The good news in all of this, as long as you&#8217;re not a fish, is that <b>cowfish, and other boxfish species, don&#8217;t appear to be poisonous to humans. In some parts of the Pacific they are considered a delicacy, and roasted over the fire like chestnuts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_eat_cowfish\"><\/span>Can you eat cowfish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Importance to humans <b>Scrawled cowfish can be quite tasty if cooked properly. It is locally abundant in the Caribbean region and often sold fresh. Although they are very good to eat, in many places around the world they are used as an aquarium fish because of their beautiful coloration.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cowfish_reef_safe\"><\/span>Are cowfish reef safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Use caution if placing the Cowfish Longhorn in a reef tank as it may nibble on tubeworms. When housed correctly, the Cowfish Longhorn is long-lived. Similar to other boxfish, the Cowfish Longhorn&#8217;s skin is poisonous and, when threatened, it will release a toxin lethal to other tank members, including other Longhorns.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cowfish_spines_poisonous\"><\/span>Are cowfish spines poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adult longhorn cowfish are often solitary and territorial. They are able to locate and feed on marine invertebrates by blowing jets of water into the sand. <b>Longhorn cowfish are very poisonousif severely stressed, they can exude the toxin ostracitoxin, which is unique among known fish poisons.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_cowfish_reef_safe\"><\/span>Is a cowfish reef safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The good news in all of this, as long as you&#8217;re not a fish, is that <b>cowfish, and other boxfish species, don&#8217;t appear to be poisonous to humans. In some parts of the Pacific they are considered a delicacy, and roasted over the fire like chestnuts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_cowfish_have_horns\"><\/span>Why do cowfish have horns?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Use caution if placing the Cowfish Longhorn in a reef tank as it may nibble on tubeworms. When housed correctly, the Cowfish Longhorn is long-lived. Similar to other boxfish, the Cowfish Longhorn&#8217;s skin is poisonous and, when threatened, it will release a toxin lethal to other tank members, including other Longhorns.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cowfish_and_boxfish_the_same\"><\/span>Are cowfish and boxfish the same?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The thornback cowfish (Lactoria fornasini), is a poisonous species of boxfish found throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific from East Africa to the Bass Islands (French Polynesia). It can grow to a maximum length of 23 cm (9 in).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cowfish_poisonous_to_humans\"><\/span>Are cowfish poisonous to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The good news in all of this, as long as you&#8217;re not a fish, is that cowfish, and other boxfish species, <b>don&#8217;t appear to be poisonous to humans. In some parts of the Pacific they are considered a delicacy, and roasted over the fire like chestnuts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_cowfish_taste_like\"><\/span>What does cowfish taste like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s a <b>sweet tangy mayonnaise type sauce.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_cook_cowfish\"><\/span>How do you cook cowfish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cover a small plate with your mixture of garlic salt and bread crumbs, and then roll each cowfish in them, covering them in a moderate coating. Now that your oil is hot, use a pair of tongs to hold each cowfish in the oil for about 30 seconds or until golden brown, one at a time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cowfish_live_in_coral_reefs\"><\/span>Do cowfish live in coral reefs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Honeycomb cowfish live in the clear waters of coral reef habitats at depths of 10-262 feet (3-80 m).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_fish_can_live_with_cowfish\"><\/span>What fish can live with cowfish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Placing the longhorn cowfish with the correct tank mates is highly important in order to prevent them from feeling threatened and releasing their toxin. Species such as <b>dwarf\/large angels, batfish, blennies, basslets, clown fish, dartfish, hogfish, and tangs are all good choices.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cowfish_saltwater_fish\"><\/span>Are cowfish saltwater fish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Care Facts.Care Level:ExpertReef Safe:NoMinimum Tank Size:180 gallonsMax Size:20 inches2 more rowsx26bull;11-Jun-2017<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_of_a_tank_does_a_cowfish_need\"><\/span>How big of a tank does a cowfish need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>125 gallons<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_cowfish_edible\"><\/span>Is cowfish edible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The thornback cowfish (Lactoria fornasini), is a poisonous species of boxfish found throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific from East Africa to the Bass Islands (French Polynesia). It can grow to a maximum length of 23 cm (9 in).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_cow_fish_eat_coral\"><\/span>Will cow fish eat coral?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Honeycomb cowfish live in the clear waters of coral reef habitats at depths of 10-262 feet (3-80 m).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_fish_are_compatible_with_cowfish\"><\/span>What fish are compatible with cowfish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cowfish have trouble navigating high flow. <b>They may nip some corals<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_cowfish_defend_themselves\"><\/span>How do cowfish defend themselves?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DESCRIPTION: The horned cowfish belongs to the group of chest fish. These are called this because they have developed <b>a protective cover of large, thick scales, which means that adult chest fish are practically immune to predators, except for the largest ones.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_any_fish_have_horns\"><\/span>Do any fish have horns?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The good news in all of this, as long as you&#8217;re not a fish, is that cowfish, and other boxfish species, <b>don&#8217;t appear to be poisonous to humans. In some parts of the Pacific they are considered a delicacy, and roasted over the fire like chestnuts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_called_cowfish\"><\/span>Why is it called cowfish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>longhorn boxfish, (also called longhorn cowfish, or horned boxfish), is a variety of boxfish from the family Ostraciidae, recognizable by its long horns that protrude from the front of its head, rather like those of a cow or bull.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_cowfish_a_boxfish\"><\/span>Is a cowfish a boxfish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The longhorn cowfish (Lactoria cornuta), also called the horned boxfish, is a species of boxfish from the family Ostraciidae, recognizable by its long horns that protrude from the front of its head, rather like those of a cow or bull. They are a resident of the Indo-Pacific region and can grow up to 50 cm (20 in) long.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_trunkfish_a_boxfish\"><\/span>Is a trunkfish a boxfish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The boxfish, a member <b>the Ostraciidae family is also known as the trunkfish. It has a large distribution in tropical seas, including the Red Sea. The boxfish is a slow mover and omnivorous, feeding on algae, molluscs and crustaceans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_species_of_boxfish_are_there\"><\/span>How many species of boxfish are there?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>23<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_boxfish_be_eaten\"><\/span>Can boxfish be eaten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Boxfishes are poisonous to eat! They have a hard shell around their body. 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