Guinean burrfish

Chilomycterus mauretanicus

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Max Length

25.0 cm

Depth Range

?-100m

Family

Diodontidae

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	25.0 cm
Depth Range	?-100m

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic

Water Type

Saltwater

Depth Range

?-100m

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Taxonomy

Order	Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies)
Family	Diodontidae (Porcupinefishes)
Species	Chilomycterus mauretanicus

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Guinean burrfish get?

Guinean burrfish can grow up to 25.0 cm long.

Where is Guinean burrfish found?

Neritic

What family does Guinean burrfish belong to?

Guinean burrfish (Chilomycterus mauretanicus) belongs to the family Diodontidae (Porcupinefishes) in the order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies).