Thornback cow fish

Scientific name : Lactoria fornasini

Cow fish with 2 horns over the eyes, 2 backward lower spines and a large conical thorn on back. Brown colour with blue spots and scribbles. 15 cm. Males are solitary and territorial. Distinguished from Lactoria cornuta by the shorter horns and by the back thorn. The juveniles Lactoria are the typical cube shaped dice fishes. It is very difficult to identify the juveniles, when the spines are not yet developed.