Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Reefs

Spotfin Burrfish
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

Odd-Shaped Swimmers
Porcupinefishes

Spotfin Burrfish

Orbicular Burrfish

Balloonfish

Porcupinefish

Black-Blotched Porcupinefish

Bridled Burrfish

Web Burrfish



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