Chilomycterus antillarum

  • Web burrfish
  • Antillen Igelfisch
  • Antilliaanse egelvis
  • Diodon-araignée
  • Guanábana

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 25 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 30 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Mollusks
  • The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest