SPOTFIN BURRFISH

Chilomycterus reticulatus

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IUCN Red List Status: NOT EVALUATED

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Chilomycterus reticulatus (Linnaeus, 1758)

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        Spotfin burrfish
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Adults found in reefs and over soft bottoms to depths of 100 m, but may occur deeper in the tropics (Ref. 30573). Appears to be active during the day. Juveniles often with floating weeds (Ref. 48637). Solitary. Juveniles pelagic in oceanic surface waters (Ref. 30573). Feeds on hard-shelled invertebrates. Not usually marketed.

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