Australian Burrfish
Allomycterus Pilatus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Allomycterus Pilatus
Other names
Deepwater Burrfish, Deepwater Porcupinefish, Porcupinefish, Small Spined Porcupinefish
Size
Up to 50 cm (19.6 in)
Weight
Up to 1.25 kg (2.75 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal waters, estuaries, lagoons, bays & harbours amongst rocky & weedy areas
Depth Range
5 - 320 m (16 - 1,049 ft)
