Guinean burrfish
📖 Overview
Occurs mostly over sand and mud bottoms. Feeds on hard-shelled invertebrates such as mollusks . Sale of this species is banned in some countries due to belief that this species is poisonous (but documented proof is lacking). Not consumed in Africa.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Guinean burrfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Guinean burrfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 100 m . Tropical central Atlantic endemic, Canary Islands to Angola, and perhaps Namibia.
🌿 Ecology
hard-shelled invertebrates such as mollusks (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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