The boxfish is a boxy, armored little fish that hovers over the reef on tiny fins.
How to recognize it
A rigid, square-bodied fish that seems to fly with only its little fins, often brightly spotted.
Where and when to see it
In Isla Fuerte divers regularly spot it at El planchon, Yesbi. Explore every site on our interactive dive map.
Dive with respect
We practice good buoyancy and never touch or chase marine life. Watching an animal behave naturally is the whole point, and it keeps the reef of Isla Fuerte alive for the next diver.
