Chilomycterus reticulatus Linnaeus 1788
spotfin burrfish
spotfin porcupinefish
The Spotfin Burrfish, Chilomycterus reticulatus, is grey above and white below, with dark spots on the fins and body. There is dark bar below each eye and at the back of the head. There are short, immovable spines on the head and body.
The Spotfin Burrfish eats hard shelled invertebrates.
Distribution = patchy
worldwide tropical and subtropical, NW of WA and northern Qld to
northern NSW.
Max size = 55cms
Family = Diodontidae - porcupinefishes
Max size = 55cms
Family = Diodontidae - porcupinefishes
