Bridled Burrfish

 
(full size) (Video 20 March 2009)

Features: Notice dark patch (bridle) above pectoral fin;
Description:
Notes:

Audubon Field Guide; page 685; plate 415;
Reef Fish ID, 3rd edition; page 386-387; plates 387;
Size: 6- 10 inches; max 12 inches;
Depth: 6 -40 feet;

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This is the very similar Balloonfish. Photo directly above from Pillars Reef, Key Largo 13 March 2006.   

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