Striped Burrfish
Chilomycterus schoepfii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–11 m
- Max size: 27.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A boxy, spiny pufferfish relative very common in seagrass beds of bays and coastal lagoons, the striped burrfish also turns up on shallow reefs. Its body is studded with fixed spines, and it grows to about 28 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Diodontidae › Chilomycterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159488.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striped Burrfish live?
- The Striped Burrfish (Chilomycterus schoepfii) is typically found at 1–11 m.
- Is the Striped Burrfish dangerous to divers?
- The Striped Burrfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Striped Burrfish get?
- The Striped Burrfish grows to about 27.9 cm.