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Blackblotched Porcupinefish
Diodon liturosus
Deepwater Burrfish
Allomycterus pilatus
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 270 m
- Found in
- 2 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whitebrownyellow
- Body shape
- Globelike
- Pattern
- Blotches or dots, Streaks pattern, Spines pattern
- Family
- Diodontidae
The deepwater burrfish (Allomycterus pilatus) is a porcupinefish of the family Diodontidae, found off southern Australia, central and northern New Zealand, and in the Tasman Sea. It occurs at depths of 40 to 270 m (131 to 886 ft) in areas off the continental shelf. The species reaches 50 cm (19.7 inches) in total length and is reportedly easily entangled in nets due to its spines and ability to inflate its body. It is the only known member of its genus.
Similar species
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Longspined Porcupinefish
Diodon holocanthus
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Shortspine Porcupinefish
Cyclichthys orbicularis
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Spotted Porcupinefish
Diodon hystrix
Questions
Is Deepwater Burrfish dangerous?
Deepwater Burrfish has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Deepwater Burrfish?
New ZealandAustralia
How deep does Deepwater Burrfish live?
Deepwater Burrfish can be found at depths of up to 270 meters.
