Chilomycterus schoepfi

  • Striped burrfish
  • Karibik Igelfisch
  • Poisson porc epic à rayures
  • Guanábana antillana
  • Pesce istrice

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 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) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.