Diodontidae Collection

Striped Burrfish on caribbean reef

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

Spotfin Burrfish (Chilomycterus reticulatus), Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve / Archipielago de Revillagigedo UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site (Socorro Islands)

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

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

Porcupinefish, X-ray
Porcupinefish (family Diodontidae), X-ray

Spotted Porcupinefish -Diodon hystrix-, Red Sea, Egypt

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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

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

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

Porcupine fish in swimming in the Caribbean Sea

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

Burrfish in Atlantic Ocean

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

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

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

A yellow Porcupinefish (Diodon Holocanthus), side view

Animals, Fish, Bony Fish, Osteichthyes, Tetraodontiformes, Porcupinefish, Diodontidae, Spiny Boxfish
Spiny Boxfish (Chilomycterus spinosus), front view

Black-blotched porcupinefish inflated at night, Diodon liturosus, Similan Islands, Thailand (Andaman Sea)
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"Diodontidae: Masters of Defense in the Underwater Realm" In the vibrant depths of the Caribbean reef, a Striped Burrfish gracefully glides through the crystal-clear waters. Its intricate patterns mesmerize as it blends seamlessly with its surroundings. Behold the Spotted Porcupine fish, Diodon hystrix, inflated and displaying its remarkable defensive behavior. With spines raised like an armor, it warns potential predators to think twice before approaching. Journeying to Socorro Island in the Revillagigedo Archipelago, we encounter the majestic Spotfin Burrfish. Its reticulated markings create a captivating spectacle against the backdrop of this remote paradise. Venturing further into Cabo Pulmo National Park in Mexico's Sea of Cortez lies another member of this intriguing family -the Balloonfish. Diodon holocanthus showcases its ability to inflate itself like a balloon when threatened, leaving predators astounded by its transformation. Even microscopic creatures pay homage to these fascinating beings. The radiolarian Dorataspis diodon takes inspiration from their unique form and incorporates it into its delicate structure. Across vast Pacific Ocean reefs in Hawaii, we witness yet another display of nature's ingenuity -the Spotted Porcupinefish swimming effortlessly above coral formations. Its graceful movements belie its potent defense mechanism lying just beneath that enchanting exterior. The ocean unveils more secrets as we observe a Spotted Porcupinefish inflating itself with seawater – an awe-inspiring sight that serves as both protection and warning for any would-be attackers. Through an X-ray lens, we are granted access to see beyond their external beauty and delve into their internal structure. The intricacy within reveals how evolution has crafted them into formidable guardians of their underwater domain. From Egypt's Red Sea all the way to Hawaii's shores in USA, these resilient creatures continue to captivate divers worldwide with their unique presence.