Florent's Guide To The

South Florida Reefs

Bridled Burrfish
Chilomycterus antennatus
Bridled Burrfish
Category: Porcupinefishes
Scientific Name: Chilomycterus antennatus
Size: 6 to 10 in. (15 to 25 cm)  
Depth: 6-40 ft. (2-12 m)
Distribution: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida Keys
Chordata (Phylum)
└Osteichthyes (Parvphylum)
 └Actinopterygii (Gigaclass)
  └Actinopteri (Superclass)
   └Teleostei (Class)
    └Tetraodontiformes (Order)
     └Diodontidae (Family)
      └Chilomycterus (Genus)

Odd-Shaped Swimmers
Porcupinefishes

Bridled Burrfish

Web Burrfish

Spotfin Burrfish

Striped Burrfish

Balloonfish

Porcupinefish



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