Spotbase Burrfish
Cyclichthys spilostylus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–90 m
- Max size: 34 cm
- For divers: safe
A spiny burrfish of coastal reefs and seagrass, the spotbase burrfish hunts hard shelled invertebrates after dark and tucks under ledges by day. Its young drift in open water before settling, and adults reach about 34 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Diodontidae › Cyclichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219967.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotbase Burrfish live?
- The Spotbase Burrfish (Cyclichthys spilostylus) is typically found at 3–90 m.
- Is the Spotbase Burrfish dangerous to divers?
- The Spotbase Burrfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotbase Burrfish get?
- The Spotbase Burrfish grows to about 34 cm.