Thornback Cowfish (Lactoria fornasini), Kalabahi Bay, Alor Island, Indonesia - Fotografia de stock

The Thornback Cowfish (Lactoria fornasini) occurs in tropical, and some temperate marine waters of the Indo-Pacific. It has a pair of large spines projecting forward in front of the eyes. The species occurs in tropical, and some temperate marine waters of the Indo-Pacific. The Thornback Cowfish is covered with hard bony armour. There is a pair of large spines projecting forward in front of the eyes. Another pair of spines projects posteriorly below the caudal fin from the rear of the ventro-lateral ridges. A single spine is positioned dorsally.