Web Burrfish
Chilomycterus antillarum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–44 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Boxed in rigid armour studded with short fixed spines, the web burrfish patrols coral reefs alongside seagrass and rubble between about 1 and 44 metres. When threatened it gulps water and swells into a stiff, prickly ball that few predators can swallow.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Diodontidae › Chilomycterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275240.
FAQ
- How deep does the Web Burrfish live?
- The Web Burrfish (Chilomycterus antillarum) is typically found at 1–44 m.
- Is the Web Burrfish dangerous to divers?
- The Web Burrfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Web Burrfish get?
- The Web Burrfish grows to about 30 cm.