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Striped Burrfish
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The Striped Burrfish (Chilomycterus schoepfi) is a small reef fish from the Caribbean and tropical Atlantic, typically 4–6 inches long. Light brown to olive with darker vertical stripes and small spots. Peaceful and non-aggressive, it inflates its body with erect spines when threatened. Feeds on algae, small invertebrates, and mollusks. Dioecious, with males sometimes guarding eggs. Non-venomous but spines can cause minor injuries. Moderate to difficult care in captivity, requiring stable water, hiding spots, and a diet including hard-shelled prey.
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The Striped Burrfish is a small, spiny pufferfish commonly found in shallow reefs, seagrass beds, and sandy bottoms of the Caribbean and tropical Atlantic. It is known for its defensive spines and ability to inflate, deterring predators.
Coloration:
Light brown to olive body with darker vertical stripes and small spots. Fins are semi-transparent, often tinged with yellow.
Abundance & Typical Size:
Moderately common. Adults typically measure 4–6 inches in length.
Behavior & Aggressiveness:
Non-aggressive toward humans. Inflates its body when threatened, with spines erect. Feeds on algae, small invertebrates, and mollusks.
Reproduction & Sexuality:
Dioecious (separate sexes). Eggs are laid on hard substrates and sometimes guarded by males until hatching.
Venom:
Non-venomous but spines can cause minor injuries if handled carelessly.
Tenure in Captivity:
Moderate to difficult. Requires stable water conditions, hiding spots, and a varied diet including hard-shelled prey. Not aggressive but care is needed due to spines and toxin presence.
Fun Facts:
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Inflates its body with water or air to deter predators.
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Covered with short, rigid spines that make it less palatable.
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Sometimes confused with porcupinefish but smaller and more compact.
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Helps control small invertebrate populations on reefs.
FIS-PUF-STRIP
Data sheet
- Dificulty Level
- Begginer
- Behavior Tendency
- Passive
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The Striped Burrfish (Chilomycterus schoepfi) is a small reef fish from the Caribbean and tropical Atlantic, typically 4–6 inches long. Light brown to olive with darker vertical stripes and small spots. Peaceful and non-aggressive, it inflates its body with erect spines when threatened. Feeds on algae, small invertebrates, and mollusks. Dioecious, with males sometimes guarding eggs. Non-venomous but spines can cause minor injuries. Moderate to difficult care in captivity, requiring stable water, hiding spots, and a diet including hard-shelled prey.