Eastern Pacific Reefs

Spotfin Burrfish

Palm Beach, Florida

Spotfin Burrfish

Scientific Name: Chilomycterus reticulatus

Family: Diodontidae

Category: Porcupinefishes

Size: 8 to 12 in. (20 to 30 cm)

Depth: 10-90 ft. (3-27 m)

Distribution: Florida, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, Hawaii, West Pacific, Australia, Gulf of California, Pacific Coast of Mexico to Panama

Porcupinefishes