Longspine Burrfish
Tragulichthys jaculiferus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 26–137 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: dangerous
When alarmed this burrfish swells up and erects long fixed spines that turn it into a spiky ball few predators will touch. It lives over soft bottoms down to at least 30 metres and crunches hard shelled invertebrates with its fused beak, reaching about 30 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Diodontidae › Tragulichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219975.
FAQ
- How deep does the Longspine Burrfish live?
- The Longspine Burrfish (Tragulichthys jaculiferus) is typically found at 26–137 m.
- Is the Longspine Burrfish dangerous to divers?
- The Longspine Burrfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Longspine Burrfish get?
- The Longspine Burrfish grows to about 30 cm.