How many species of boxfish are there?

There are about 23 extant species of boxfish distributed among six extant genera.

What other common names are used for boxfishes?

Members of this family are variously called boxfishes, cofferfishes, cowfishes and trunkfishes.

What higher order do boxfishes belong to?

Boxfishes are in the order Tetraodontiformes.

Are boxfishes related to puffers?

Yes; boxfishes are closely related to pufferfishes and filefishes.

Are boxfishes bony or cartilaginous?

Boxfishes are bony, with a squared body shape.

Is Ostraciidae ever referred to by another family name?

Yes; the family is also cited as Ostraciontidae.

Do boxfishes form a single genus?

No; the family comprises multiple genera—six extant genera are recognized.

Does the source specify habitat or diet?

No; habitat and diet details are not provided in the source text.

Where to See Boxfish While Diving

Boxfishes belong to the family Ostraciidae (also cited as Ostraciontidae) and are characterized by a squared, bony body. They are members of the order Tetraodontiformes and are closely related to pufferfishes and filefishes. The family contains about 23 extant species arranged in six extant genera.

The strongest linked planning options currently surface around destinations such as Bequia, Mahé, Koh Tao and countries such as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Thailand, Egypt for divers building trips around boxfish.