Diodon Collection

Spotted porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix), inflated with seawater, a defensive behaviour, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Spotted Porcupine fish (Diodon hystrix) inflated, displaying defensive behaviour, North Pacific Ocean, Hawaii

Spotted burrfish, porcupinefish and birdbeak burrfish
Spotted burrfish, Chilomycterus reticulatus 45, Porcupinefish, Diodon hystrix 46, birdbeak burrfish, Cyclichthys orbicularis 47

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

DDE-90027075
Porcupine Fish (Diodon hystrix), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean Date: 07/11/2007

DDE-90027065
Porcupine Fish (Diodon hystrix), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean Date: 07/11/2007

DDE-90027032
Balloonfish (Diodon holocanthus) in Stove-pipe Sponge (Aplysina archeri), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean Date: 07/11/2007

Spotted porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix) swimming over a reef, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

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Long-spine porcupinefish, Diodon holocanthus. Two animals: one inflated the other not. When threatened, it takes in water and inflates its body, making dozens of spikes stand out defensively

13132568
Long-spine porcupinefish, Diodon holocanthus, inflated at surface. When threatened, it takes in water and inflates its body, making dozens of spikes stand out defensively

13132567
Long-spine porcupinefish, Diodon holocanthus, inflated at surface. When threatened, it takes in water and inflates its body, making dozens of spikes stand out defensively

Long-spine porcupinefish and smooth trunkfish
Long-spine porcupinefish, Diodon holocanthus (Diodon sex maculatus), and smooth trunkfish, Lactophrys triqueter (Ostracion triqueter)

Spotted burrfish and long-spine porcupinefish
Spotted burrfish, Chilomycterus reticulatus 1, 2, and long-spine porcupinefish, Diodon holocanthus 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee Jr

Spot-fin porcupinefish, Diodon hystrix, and pufferfish, Lagocephalus lagocephalus. Un poisson gouetreux a eguillons, Orbis pinnatus, Ostracion, Hystrix, poisson gouetreux uni desarme, Orbis inermis

Picture No. 12479181
Spot-fin Porcupinefish - Jemeluk Bay Gallery Date:

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The spotted porcupinefish, Diodon hystrix, feed primarily at night on hard shelled invertebrates and is also know as the giant porcupinefish, Hawaii

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

Spotted Porcupinefish, Diodon hystrix, Hawaii, USA
The Spotted porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix) feed primarily at night on hard shelled invertebrates; Hawaii, United States of America

Hawaii, The spotted porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix) floating in deep blue pacific waters

Hawaii, Maui, Spotted Porcupinefish (Diodon Hystrix) Swims Along The Ocean Floor

Hawaii, Front View Of Spiny Puffer (Diodon Holocanthus) Close-Up With Black Background

Hawaii, Spiny Puffer (Diodon Holocanthus) Close-Up With Mouth Open, Black Background

Dorataspis diodon, radiolarian
A glass model of a radiolarian, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Spot-fin porcupinefish, Diodon hystrix.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

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

Picture No. 11072891
Balloonfish on night dive TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Balloonfish

Picture No. 11072825
Black-blotched Porcupinefish eye close-up Rusak Gigi dive site, Padar Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Black-blotched Porcupinefish

Picture No. 10891576
Nocturnal Spotfin Porcupinefish - pair at the lip of a coral reef (Diodon hystrix) Date:

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The diodon, also known as the spotted porcupine fish, is a fascinating creature that displays unique defensive behavior. When threatened, it has the ability to inflate itself, transforming into a spiky ball of protection. This adaptation serves as a warning to potential predators. In addition to the spotted porcupine fish, there are other species within the diodon family that share similar characteristics. The spotted burrfish and birdbeak burrfish are close relatives and possess their own distinct features. One notable member of this family is the balloonfish found in Cabo Pulmo National Park in the Sea of Cortez. Its vibrant colors and intricate patterns make it a sight to behold underwater. Interestingly, not all creatures named "diodon" belong to this particular group. For example, Dorataspis diodon refers to a radiolarian organism rather than an actual fish. As we delve deeper into understanding these creatures' taxonomy, we come across various identification numbers such as DDE-90027075, DDE-90027065, and DDE-90027032 associated with them. The diodon's habitat extends beyond just one region; they can be found swimming over reefs in Hawaii's Pacific Ocean too, and is truly mesmerizing witnessing these spotted porcupinefish gracefully navigating through coral formations. However, it's when they feel threatened that their true defense mechanism comes into play – inflating themselves with seawater. This act not only makes them appear larger but also deters potential predators from attacking them. Whether you encounter one labeled 13132569 or 13132568 or even 13132567 during your underwater adventures or learn about its scientific classification through identification numbers - remember that each diodon species possesses its own allure and contributes uniquely to our marine ecosystem.