This charismatic fish is a member of the boxfish family, and is easily recognizable by its long horns that protrude from the front of its head. This fish displays a unique behavior of blowing into the sand of the sea floor to uncover buried food items such as small worms. Did You Know? This fish can excrete a toxin to deter predators. Diet Sponges, polychaete worms, mollusks, small crustaceans, and small fishes Size The longhorn cowfish can grow to a length of 20 inches. Range Red Sea and tropical Indo-Pacific Predators All boxfish can excrete a toxin that usually keeps predators from eating them, although larger fish and sharks might try. Back to the Top