Roundbelly Cowfish (Ostracion roundbelly)
Fish in the family Ostraciidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Ostracion roundbelly features a flattened, oval body, typically reaching up to 30 cm in length. Its coloring is predominantly brownish-yellow, with a conspicuous white stripe near the tail. Distinctive rounded pectoral fins are also notable.
Diet and feeding
Marine diatoms, microalgae, small crustaceans (such as mysis shrimp), and marine worms (polychaetes) are the food sources for Ostracion roundbelly in both the wild and aquariums.
Difficulty and care for the Roundbelly Cowfish
Moderate - Roundbelly Cowfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections
Origin and habitat
The Ostracion roundbelly is naturally found in the Indo-Pacific region, primarily along the coastlines of countries such as Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines. They inhabit a depth range between 3 to 20 meters.
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