Chilomycterus schoepfi
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 0 and 20 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
- The animal is fearful of the diver
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 25 cm
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
Striped burrfish
Karibik Igelfisch
Poisson porc epic à rayures
Guanábana antillana
Pesce istrice