Deep-Water Burrfish
Allomycterus pilatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 40–270 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A spiny burrfish of the continental shelf, it can blow itself into a prickly ball by gulping water or air when threatened. It lives down to around 270 metres and gets tangled easily in nets.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Diodontidae › Allomycterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279562.
FAQ
- How deep does the Deep-Water Burrfish live?
- The Deep-Water Burrfish (Allomycterus pilatus) is typically found at 40–270 m.
- Is the Deep-Water Burrfish dangerous to divers?
- The Deep-Water Burrfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Deep-Water Burrfish get?
- The Deep-Water Burrfish grows to about 50 cm.