Chilomycterus antennatus

  • Bridled burrfish
  • Zügel-Igelfisch
  • Getoomde egelvis
  • Diodon à antennes
  • Guanábano brida

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in seagrass among algae or phanerogams.
  • 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 2 and 13 Meters.
  • Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

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

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 38 cm
  • The animal feeds mainly on small invertebrates that it gleans on the seafloor.
  • The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

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