Chilomycterus reticulatus

  • Spotted burrfish
  • Gefleckter Igelfisch
  • Gevlekte egelvis
  • Diodon moucheté
  • Pez erizo enano;Guanábana pintado

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is found in a sheltered zone
  • The species can be found between 3 and 100 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 : 70 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Mollusks

Relationship with humans

  • The species is dangerous (i.e. poisonous) if eaten