| Aspect: | Compact light brown or light green body with matching darker dots and larger patches on upper part and sides of body. Unlike other Porcupinefishes its spines seem to remain permanently erect. |
| Population: | Common. |
| Notable feature: | Darker dots in the eye iris absolutely distinguishes it from the similar Balloonfish (q.v.) |
| Environment: | Near bottom, around rock or coral boulders in not too deep waters (about 10-15 metres). Usually seen at night. |
| Behaviour: | Easily approached, but quietly. |
Dernière mise à jour: 22/10/15
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Bridled Burrfish
- Désignation anglaise: Diodon à Antennes
- Désignation latine: Chilomycterus antennatus
- Désignation créole: Pelpete, Boubou
- Famille en latin: Diodontidae
- Taille (cm): 20-35
