Balloonfish Collection

The fahaka pufferfish, Nile puffer, globe fish, lineatus puffer (Tetraodon farakah)
illustration of The fahaka pufferfish, Nile puffer, globe fish, lineatus puffer (Tetraodon farakah)

Tetraodon lineatus, globe fish

Birdbeak burrfish or prickly bottlefish, Cyclichthys orbicularis (Orbicular diodon, Diodon orbicularis)
FLO4683550 Birdbeak burrfish or prickly bottlefish, Cyclichthys orbicularis (Orbicular diodon, Diodon orbicularis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Puffy fish Antique 16th Century illustration
puffy fish A photograph of an original 16th century page from the History of marine fishes book by Gvlielmi Rondelet published in 1558

Common Puffer or Pufferfish (Tetraodon Cutcutia)

Balloonfish (Diodon holocanthus), Cabo Pulmo National Park, Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California), Mexico, July

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Balloonfish (Diodon holocanthus) in Stove-pipe Sponge (Aplysina archeri), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean Date: 07/11/2007

Balloonfish, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999197 Balloonfish, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Spotted Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix), wood engraving, published in 1884
Spotted Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix). Woodcut engraving after a drawing by Robert Kretschmer (German painter, 1818 - 1872), published in 1884

Antique illustration of Globe-fish (Diodon maculatus)

Long-spine Porcupinefish or Spiny Balloonfish (Diodon Holocanthus)

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The yellowspotted burrfish, Cyclichthys spilostylus, is also known as the spotbase burrfish. Photographed at night in the Red Sea, Egypt

Pufferfish, Yap, Micronesia
A close look at the face of a blackspotted puffer or dog-faced puffer (Arothron nigropunctatus); Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Spiny puffer, Diodon holocanthus, in ordinary and blown up states, side view

The Striped fish (Arothron stellatus)
Plate 141 - Naturgeschichte der ausl䮤 ischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch

Tetrodon ocellatus (Takifugu ocellatus)
Plate 145 - Naturgeschichte der auslõ«ñischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch

Porcupinefish, Diodon holocanthus, and pufferfish or globefish, Tetraodon lineatus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830

Spotted Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix)
Illustration of a Spotted Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix)

Digital cross section illustration of Porcupine Fish and Puffer Fish abdomen

Porcupine fish in swimming in the Caribbean Sea

Wide-angle image of pufferfish, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

A large spotted pufferfish swims in for a closer look at the photogrphers camera off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

An inquisitive Porcupinefish, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Detail of the eye of a porcupinefish as it swims on a reef in Indonesia

A Long-Spined Porcupinefish, Key Largo, Florida
A Long-Spined Porcupinefish (Diodon holocanthus). Its brilliant eyes reflect the light as it swims by fire coral in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

Pufferfish swimming by star coral, Nassau, The Bahamas

A large Porcupinefish meets with a Redbreasted Wrasse on a coral reef, Fiji
A large Porcupinefish meets with a Redbreasted Wrasse (Cheilinus fasciatus) on a coral reef in the South Pacific ocean near Tavarua Island off the coast of Viti Levu, Fiji

Pufferfish and reef, La Paz Mexico

Orbicular Burrfish -Cyclichtys orbicularis-, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

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Balloonfish on night dive TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Balloonfish

Balloonfish (Diodon holocanthus) in Stove-pipe Sponge (Aplysina archeri), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean

Long-spine Porcupinefish (Diodon holocanthus) adult, close-up of head, at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Long-spine Porcupinefish (Diodon holocanthus) adult, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Black-blotched Porcupinefish (Diodon liturosus) adult, close-up of head, inflated in defensive posture, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Golden Trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) juvenile, trailing Long-spine Porcupinefish (Diodon holocanthus) adult, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

A yellow Porcupinefish (Diodon Holocanthus), side view

Spiny puffer (Diodon holocanthus), inflated, front view

Lagocephalus sceleratus, silver toadfish
Ff. 244. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Sphoeroides angusticeps, narrow headed puffer
Fish from the Galapagos Islands collected by Charles Darwin from his Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle

Arothron meleagris, puffer fish
Pencil drawing with some colour. Sydney Parkinson wrote the whole of this Fish fins & all is a purple black spotted with milk colour d spots/the teeth dirty white. (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)

Sphoeroides sp. pufferfish
Tableau 23 by Albertus Seba from his Thesaurus, Vol 3, 1759

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The balloonfish, also known as the fahaka pufferfish, Nile puffer, globe fish, lineatus puffer or Tetraodon farakah, is a fascinating creature found in various parts of the world. One such location where these unique fish can be spotted is the Cabo Pulmo National Park in the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California). A stunning colored engraving from 1833-39 showcases the beauty and intricacy of this species. The image captures its distinctive features and inflated appearance that gives it its name. Another antique illustration from the 16th century portrays a puffy fish with intricate details that highlight its charm. One particular member of this family is the spotted porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix), depicted in a wood engraving published in 1884. Its spiky exterior serves as both protection and an eye-catching feature. Amongst these varieties is also the common puffer or pufferfish (Tetraodon Cutcutia) which adds to their diversity. An antique illustration showcases another type called Globe-fish (Diodon maculatus), displaying its distinct markings and shape. Another notable species within this group is the long-spine porcupinefish or spiny balloonfish (Diodon Holocanthus). Its elongated spines make it stand out among others in its family. Not to be forgotten is the striped fish (Arothron stellatus), with vibrant stripes adorning its body. Additionally, Tetrodon ocellatus (Takifugu ocellatus) displays mesmerizing patterns on its skin. These captivating creatures have captured human fascination for centuries due to their unique appearance and behavior. Their ability to inflate themselves when threatened has made them popular subjects for artists throughout history. Whether admired through ancient illustrations or observed firsthand at breathtaking locations like Cabo Pulmo National Park, encountering the balloonfish is an experience that leaves a lasting impression.