| Spotfin Burrfish | ||
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 Chilomycterus reticulatus (Linnaeus, 1758) | ||
| Information | ||
| Common Name | Purgeon Fish | |
| Scientific Classification | ||
| Kingdom | Animalia | |
| Phylum | Chordata | |
| Class | Actinopterygii | |
| Order | Tetraodontiformes | |
| Family | Diodontidae | |
| Genus | Chilomycterus | |
| Species | • C. reticulatus | |
The Spotfin Burrfish (Chilomycterus reticulatus) is a common burrfish typically found in the Caribbean and around the Gulf of Mexico occasionally. It is one of the most popular burrfish. It is in the family Diodontidae.
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| Marine | Marine Habitats • Aquariums • Global Oceans • Ocean Weather
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| Vertebrate | Fishes • Mammals • Reptiles • Amphibians • Cartilaginous Fishes • Sharks
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| Invertebrate | Arthropod • Mollusca • Echinoderms • Cnidaria
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| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered • Endangered • Near Threatened • Vulnerable • Least Concern • Data Deficient • Not Evaluated |