Tetraodontiformes Collection

Starr Puffer (Arothron stellatus), juvenile swimming. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Ocean sunfish (Mola mola) off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Blue tropical reef fish composite image on black background, Blue triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus), Bicolour angelfish (Centropyge bicolor), Elongate surgeonfish (Acanthurus mata)

Yellow tropical reef fish composite image on black background, Falcula butterflyfish (Chaetodon falcula), Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus), Golden butterflyfish (Chaetodon semilarvatus)

Guineafowl puffer fish (Arothron meleagris) inflated, displaying defensive behaviour over coral reef, Yap, Indo Pacific, Micronesia

Unicorn leatherjacket filefish (Aluterus monoceros) at night, The Bahamas. February

Ocean sunfish (Mola mola) and Pilot fish (Naucrates sp). Tenerife, Canary Islands

Taylors pygmy leatherjacket (Brachaluteres taylori). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Ocean sunfish (Mola mola) off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Blue triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus) Egypt, Red Sea

Blue / Rippled triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus), adult and three juveniles, composite image on black background, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Indo-Pacific

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

Grey triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) portrait, Tenerife, Canary Islands. August

School of Oriental sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) gather tightly together as they rest during the day, with a Clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum)

A portrait of a clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) on a coral reef. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Misool Marine Protected Area. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Slate pencil sea urchins (Heterocentrotus mammillatus) in Hawaiian reef scene with Black triggerfish (Melichthys niger) Hawaii

Ocean sunfish (Mola mola) off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Thornback cowfish (Lactoria fornasini). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Sunfish (Mola mola) basking at the surface on summers day. Penzance, Cornwall, England, British Isles, August. North East Atlantic Ocean

Smooth trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter), portrait. Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean

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

Male Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) displaying, Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

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

Longhorn cowfish (Lactoria cornuta) juvenile, swimming over seabed at night, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Molucca Sea

Black triggerfish (Melichthys niger) swimming over reef, usually dark black in color, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

An inflated Guineafowl pufferfish (Arothron meleagris) in front of sea fans (Gorgonia sp)
An inflated Guineafowl pufferfish (Arothron meleagris) in front of sea fans (Gorgonia sp.) on a reef wall, Fiji, Pacific Ocean

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

Smooth Trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter), with hard protective shell of fused scale secreting toxins, Dominica, Eastern Caribbean

Mimic leatherjacket / Blacksaddle mimic filefish (Paraluteres prionurus) adult and juvenile, composite image on black background, Bali, Indonesia, Indo-Pacific

Slate pencil sea urchin (Heterocentrotus mammillatus) on a reef with Black triggerfish (Melichthys niger) and a Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) swimming above, Maui, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

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White-spotted Puffer eye - night dive - Scuba Seraya House Reef dive site, Seraya, Kubu district, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 06-Nov-19

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Black-saddled Toby by sea fan - Sahaung Pinnacle dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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Juvenile Yellow Boxfish - Tampa Fufu dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

Blackspotted puffer (Arothron nigropunctatus) curled up on the reef for the night, with a transparent cleaner shrimp (Urocaridella antonbrunii) inspecting its tail, Philippines

Minute / Dwarf filefish (Rudarius minutus) just over an inch long as an adult, Celebes Sea, Mabul Island, Malaysia

Vintage Print of a Scrawled Cowfish, 1922 (screen print)
3035777 Vintage Print of a Scrawled Cowfish, 1922 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage print of a colorful tropical scrawled cowfish (Acanthostracion quadricornis)

Planehead filfish (Stephanolepis hispidus) hunting in a sea meadow (Cymodosea nodosa). Tenerife, Canary Islands

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

Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) adult, Yap, Micronesia

Bluehead Wrasse (Thalassoma bifasciatum) juvenile cleaning Smooth Trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter), Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve, Caribbean region, Mexico, May

Spotted Porcupinefish -Diodon hystrix-, Red Sea, Egypt

Slender filefish (Monacanthus tuckeri) hiding in the branches of a porous sea rod (Pseudoplexaura sp.) on a coral reef. Jardines de la Reina, Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba. Caribbean Sea

A school of filefifsh take shelter and feed on invertebrates (bottom of frame) found on sargassum in the Sargasso Sea

Smooth trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter), portrait. Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean

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Black-saddled puffer (Canthigaster valentini), Maldives Island, Indian Ocean

Cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) swims out from the gill of a Blue spotted pufferfish (Arothron caeruleopunctatus). East of Eden, Similan Islands, Thailand. Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean

RF - Titan triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) swimming over hard coral (Acropora sp.) gardens. Kri Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Dampier Strait, tropical west Pacific Ocean

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Tetraodontiformes: A Colorful Underwater World Dive into the mesmerizing world of Tetraodontiformes, a diverse order of fish that includes some truly fascinating species. From the playful Starr Puffer to the majestic Ocean Sunfish, these creatures never fail to captivate. In the Lembeh Strait, a juvenile Starr Puffer gracefully glides through the water, showcasing its vibrant colors and distinctive patterns. Meanwhile, off Halifax in Nova Scotia, Canada, an enormous Ocean Sunfish peacefully swims by, leaving onlookers in awe of its sheer size and unique shape. A composite image reveals a stunning array of blue tropical reef fish against a black background. The Blue Triggerfish with its striking stripes shares space with the Bicolour Angelfish and Elongate Surgeonfish. Adding more splashes of color is the Yellowtail Tang or Surgeonfish. Another composite image showcases yellow tropical reef fish against a dark backdrop. The Falcula Butterflyfish flaunts its intricate markings alongside the Yellow Boxfish and Golden Butterflyfish. Completing this vibrant scene is the Red Sea Clownfish with its endearing presence. The Guineafowl Puffer Fish takes center stage as it inflates itself defensively—a sight not easily forgotten. In Tenerife's Canary Islands, an Ocean Sunfish gracefully coexists with Pilot Fish—truly exemplifying harmony within nature's realm. Egypt's Red Sea becomes home to another captivating creature—the Blue Triggerfish—with its vivid hues contrasting beautifully against coral reefs beneath azure waters. And who can resist witnessing defensive behavior from Spotted Porcupine Fish as they inflate themselves? A clown triggerfish poses for a portrait amidst colorful coral reefs—an enchanting sight that highlights nature's artistry underwater. At night in The Bahamas, an elusive Unicorn Leatherjacket Filefish emerges from hiding—a mystical encounter indeed.