Brown Burrfish
Chilomycterus spinosus
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Fish
Chilomycterus spinosus, sometimes known as the brown burrfish, is a species of burrfish in the family Diodontidae. It is native to the southwestern Atlantic Ocean, where it ranges from Venezuela to Argentina, including the island of Trinidad. It is known to occur in both marine and brackish environments, where it is typically found at a depth of 70 to 190 m. The species reaches 28 cm in total length and can weigh up to at least 12.21 grams.
Classification
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Tetraodontiformes
- Family
- Diodontidae
- Genus
- Chilomycterus