Chilomycterus spinosus spinosus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Chilomycterus spinosus spinosus
photo by Wirtz, P.

 Family:  Diodontidae (Porcupinefishes (burrfishes))
 Max. size:  28 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range - 190 m
 Distribution:  Southwest Atlantic: Venezuela to Argentina, including Trinidad.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 10-11
 Biology: 
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 29.04.01
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 23.06.15

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