Burrfish
Chilomycterus reticulatus
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Saltwater
Overview
Burrfish (Chilomycterus reticulatus) is a marine fish of the family Diodontidae (Porcupinefishes), in the order Tetraodontiformes. Maximum recorded length is 70 cm. Its recorded depth range is 20–100 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 69.69999694824219 cm |
| 生息水深 | 20-100m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
水質タイプ
Saltwater
生息水深
20-100m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies) |
| 科 | Diodontidae (Porcupinefishes) |
| 種 | Chilomycterus reticulatus |
よくある質問
How big does Burrfish get?
Burrfish can grow up to 69.69999694824219 cm long.
Where is Burrfish found?
Coral reefs
What family does Burrfish belong to?
Burrfish (Chilomycterus reticulatus) belongs to the family Diodontidae (Porcupinefishes) in the order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies).
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